Experimental simulation development and support for Human-Autonomy Teaming

ORAU; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU in Aberdeen, Maryland is recruiting for a role focused on developing ANVEL and Unreal simulation environments. The chosen candidate will create and adapt simulated physical assets to support Human‑Autonomy Teaming research.

The ideal applicant will have a computer science background, be proficient in Unreal Engine, and be interested in contributing to Army-relevant research. This position is for U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Experience in game or simulation development.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine programming.
• Interest in Army-relevant research questions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and support ANVEL and Unreal simulation environments.
• Rapidly create and adapt simulated physical assets, environments, and vehicles.
• Collaborate with the Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED) for research solutions.

Skills

Unreal Engine programming

Game development

Simulation development

Collaboration

Education

Computer science or related background

Job description

About the Research

The goal of this project is to develop, modify, and support ANVEL and Unreal simulation environments and scenarios for use in Human‑Autonomy Teaming research, including rapid creation and adaptation of simulated physical assets, environments, and vehicles to answer specific research questions. The ideal candidate will have experience in computer science and game or simulation development, including strong Unreal Engine programming skills, and an interest in applying these skills to Army‑relevant research questions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and support ANVEL and Unreal simulation environments and scenarios.
• Rapidly create and adapt simulated physical assets, environments, and vehicles.
• Collaborate with the Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED) to translate research questions into simulation solutions for Human‑Autonomy Teaming.

Qualifications

• Computer science or related background with experience in game or simulation development.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine programming.
• Interest in Army‑relevant research questions.
• U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.

Organization

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

Contact

ARL‑RAP – [e-mail]