Unreal-Based Simulation Engineer for Autonomous Systems

Forterra; Clarksburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare Benefits

Paid time off 20 days

Parental leave 7 weeks

Tuition reimbursement $9k

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Forterra is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain simulation systems for autonomous off-road and on-road applications in defense and commercial sectors. The role emphasizes Unreal, C++, and scripting in Lua or Python, with a strong focus on real-time development and cross-functional collaboration.

You will contribute across the development cycle, support automated tests, and help evaluate new simulation platforms while working in a distributed team to meet

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real-time software development.
• Proficient in C++ and Lua or Python.
• Experience with Unreal or similar engines.
• Familiarity with automated testing platforms and methodologies.
• Proficient in Linux development environments.
• Strong 3D math and geometry fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop simulation features, scenarios, and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance simulation usage.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and task planning.
• Work with systems, safety, and test groups to meet program needs.
• Develop software across the development cycle with testing and verification.
• Support troubleshooting, integration, and automated tests.
• Evaluate new simulation platforms and provide input.
• Work in a distributed team to achieve sprint goals.
• Contribute to feature identification for releases.

Skills

Real-Time development

C++

Lua or Python

Automated testing

Linux

3D math

Problem solving

Unreal

GitLab workflows

Tools

ROS

Docker

Conan

Job description

Forterra is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain simulation systems for autonomous off-road and on-road applications in defense and commercial sectors. The role emphasizes Unreal, C++, and scripting in Lua or Python, with a strong focus on real-time development and cross-functional collaboration.

You will contribute across the development cycle, support automated tests, and help evaluate new simulation platforms while working in a distributed team to meet