Entry Level Graphics Software Developer

Exciting Opportunity Awaits!

Step into a role thats far from ordinary and take part in transforming the future of naval simulation training and analysis at Leidos High Fidelity Simulation Business Area. Were not just building softwarewere setting the standard for the U.S. Navys operational capabilities. When you join us your expertise will directly impact and shape naval advancements.

Why Leidos Stands Out

This isnt your typical tech job. At Leidos each project is an opportunity to innovate. As an Entry Level Graphics Software Developer youll work at the forefront of technology developing critical training systems like the CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer. Here youll craft real-time three-dimensional graphics systems including a submarine periscope simulation a submarine bridge simulation and a ship weapons simulation. This cutting-edge visual simulation is used in a variety of naval training and simulation systems utilized throughout the US Navy. All software is developed in a Linux environment and written in C and OpenGL utilizing the Unreal graphics engine and various software packages.

Make a Real-World Impact

Your contributions wont go unnoticed or unused. Your creations will be integral to real-world naval operations. Plus youll have the unique chance to travel to strategic locations like Pearl Harbor San Diego and Norfolk where youll see firsthand the effect your work has on naval readiness.

Are You the Innovator Were Looking For

Do you have an advanced degree or ongoing education in computer science or a strong background in advanced math or physics Ideal candidates bring expertise in areas of 3D Game Development Visual Modeling and Simulation VR/XR Development multi-threading GPU shader programming and optimization and data visualization.

What Leidos Offers

• Stability & Career Growth: Join a long-standing Leidos contract with over three decades of success. Expect ample opportunities for career mobility and professional advancement.
• Flexibility: Choose a schedule that suits you with flexible hours for early birds and night owls alike.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects with systems going into production in as little as six months.
• Overtime Compensation: Hours beyond the standard 40-hour workweek are compensated at straight-time rates.

Required Education & Experience

• Education: B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance (Interim Secret clearance required upon employment).
• Skills: Some experience/education developing 3D graphics applications in C utilizing low level APIs. Some experience with game programming 3D graphics development or other visual simulation systems. Experience utilizing a graphics engine like Unreal OpenSceneGraph or similar.

Preferred Experience

• Education: Advanced degree ongoing education in computer science or an advanced math/physics background.
• Skills: Knowledge of basic CPU/GPU hardware as it relates to C and the PCI Bus CPU GPU and RAM optimization. Familiarity with high performance computing and general graphics hardware. Developing for Virtual Reality headsets.
• Tools: Experience with Unreal Engine Unity Godot OpenSceneGraph or VulkanSceneGraph engines.

Bonus Experience

• Tools: Experience with Nvidia Nsight or similar profiling tools. 3DS Max Maya Photoshop or similar modeling tools.
• Skills: Linux proficiency

Join Us at Leidos

Ready to redefine your career At Leidos we provide not just jobs but a platform for innovation impact and purpose. Take the leap make a difference and join a team that values growth flexibility and groundbreaking work. Embrace a career that goes beyond the conventionaljoin Leidos today!

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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