Software Engineer – OpenGL / Graphics - Secret Clearance Required

Focus; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in OpenGL to join our team. This role focuses on high-performance graphics rendering, simulation, and tactical display software development for next-generation defense systems.

You will design, develop, and optimize 3D graphics engines with OpenGL, implement real-time simulation and radar visualization in C/C++, and collaborate with system architects to integrate graphics with embedded hardware.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on software development with C/C++ and OpenGL/GLSL.
• Skills: 3D linear algebra, vector math, shaders, and rendering pipelines.
• Bonus: Vulkan, DirectX, Linux environments, or defense simulation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize 3D graphics rendering engines and user interface pipelines using OpenGL.
• Develop real-time simulation, modeling, or radar/tactical visualization software using C/C++.
• Collaborate with system architects to integrate graphics applications with embedded system hardware.
• Debug, profile, and optimize GPU/CPU code for low-latency, real-time performance.

Skills

C/C++

OpenGL

GLSL

3D Math

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Vulkan

DirectX

Linux

OpenFlight

DIS/HLA

Job description

Location: Huntsville, AL

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance (Required)

Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000+

Positions Available: 1

Position Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer specializing in OpenGL to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on high-performance graphics rendering, simulation, and tactical display software development for next-generation defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize 3D graphics rendering engines and user interface pipelines using OpenGL.


• Develop real-time simulation, modeling, or radar/tactical visualization software using C/C++.


• Collaborate with system architects to integrate graphics applications with embedded system hardware.


• Debug, profile, and optimize GPU/CPU code for low-latency, real-time performance.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.


• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.


• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on software development experience with C/C++ and OpenGL / GLSL.


• Skills: Solid foundation in 3D linear algebra, vector math, shaders, and rendering pipelines.


• Bonus: Experience with Vulkan, DirectX, Linux environments, or defense simulation frameworks (e.g., OpenFlight, DIS/HLA).