Game and Simulation Developer

Description

Primary Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Must be a U.S Citizen: Yes

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain and Maintain TS Clearance

This will be a Hybrid position. Prefer candidates who are local to the Washington DC metro or are willing to relocate.

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a Game & Simulation Developer to join our Team!

The ideal candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to conceptualize, develop, and test custom interactive experiences and tools for training and operational use by US warfighters and responders in the fire prevention and protection, nuclear emergency response community and CBRNE mission space.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Learn the details of specific missions and tactics performed by responders and warfighters in the fire prevention and protection and CBRNE mission space and program behaviors and decision trees to control agent movement and actions within a simulated environment.
• Study and replicate real-world devices and tools so that they function appropriately and in a realistic manor within the simulated environment.
• Participate in the storyboarding, previsualization, and prototyping of new interactive experiences using the latest / custom immersive hardware for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR).
• Work with scientists and engineers to integrate and visualize both pre-computed and real-time data into the simulated environment.
• Maintain clear documentation of all development activities, produce weekly reports, support and mentor other team members to increase understanding and opportunities for synergy across the multi-disciplinary team.
• Continuously learn and implement new software methods and hardware technologies for potential integration into future projects.
• Attend game developer and sponsor hosted conferences and outreach functions as needed to engage sponsors, attract future clients, and inspire both college students and working professionals to join the team.

Requirements

• 4+ Years of Experience, with BS Computer Science, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Unity Game-Engine experience and writing logic in C#. Experience with NavMeshAgents, Terrain development, UI/UX development, Mecanim, debugging in Visual Studio, code optimizations and multi-threading, customizing / applying shaders, working with motion-capture data, and optimizing meshes for LOD systems.
• Developing projects for immersive hardware such as VR headsets and using ARCORE or ARKIT for building augmented reality projects in Unity.
• 3D modeling and asset development with Blender, Photoshop, Adobe Suite.
• Python Coding for Data Processing and Analysis.
• Experienced in Rapid-Prototyping interactive concepts, ideally for STEM subjects with a focus on improving human performance or increasing situational awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in technical writing and public speaking.
• Experience with developing local and cloud-based multi-player experiences.
• Knowledgeable in current technologies, methods, and trends in the game development industry.

Desired Skills

• Additional experience with 3D printing, 3D scanning, photogrammetry, GIS software and datatypes, Raspberry Pi development, robotics, ML, AI, and computer vision.
• Experience with microcontroller development, wireless networked communications, integrating sensors and data processing.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal office environment

Travel

• Up to 10%

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you can put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national and ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.