Simulation Software Engineer - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Simulation Software Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 15504929

Date Posted: Feb 14, 2025

Description: About the Role:

Join an agile highly motivated team of engineers responsible for the development and implementation of emerging autonomous technology for use in ground combat vehicles. The function of this position is to support the development of advanced autonomous capabilities across the domains of mobility, situational awareness, reconnaissance, human-machine integration, and operational mission planning & execution. Product teams work together using the latest advances in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Model Based Systems Engineering to bring these concepts to reality.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Hybrid or onsite-

Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence of up to 100%.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending (eligibility on day one.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance
• 401k Match (6%) day one
• Educational Assistance/Reimbursement program
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
• Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Apply computer science, engineering, security, and mathematical analysis in the application of software applications, including immersive and performant virtual reality simulations in the Unity 3D engine.
• You will work within an interdisciplinary team of professionals and play a key role in carrying out vehicle development from conception to execution.
• Your work will include Unity3D VR, Unity3D Simulations, as well as other applications.
• Develop documentation and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements. Specifically, checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs).
• Participate in internal and customer demonstrations.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects.
• Participate in design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Programming, Software Engineering or related engineering major.
• Masters Degree a plus
• 1-3 years of applicable experience required, fewer years will be considered with an advanced degree.
• Experience with integrating 3D models required
• Strong software development skills in C#, C++ and Object Oriented Design
• Must have experience with and be proficiency with Linux(Ubuntu) and windows development environments
• Be comfortable supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle
• This role will require the candidate to work well in a team environment as well as individual contributor.
• Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
• Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with development of virtual reality environments
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW and GPU programming
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles a plus.
• Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards
• Familiar with Agile development methodology

Additional Information

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, pass through hatches and work around military vehicles. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Limited travel maybe required including foreign travel if needed.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role:

Join an agile highly motivated team of engineers responsible for the development and implementation of emerging autonomous technology for use in ground combat vehicles. The function of this position is to support the development of advanced autonomous capabilities across the domains of mobility, situational awareness, reconnaissance, human-machine integration, and operational mission planning & execution. Product teams work together using the latest advances in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Model Based Systems Engineering to bring these concepts to reality.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Hybrid or onsite-

Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence of up to 100%.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending (eligibility on day one.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance
• 401k Match (6%) day one
• Educational Assistance/Reimbursement program
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
• Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Apply computer science, engineering, security, and mathematical analysis in the application of software applications, including immersive and performant virtual reality simulations in the Unity 3D engine.
• You will work within an interdisciplinary team of professionals and play a key role in carrying out vehicle development from conception to execution.
• Your work will include Unity3D VR, Unity3D Simulations, as well as other applications.
• Develop documentation and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements. Specifically, checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs).
• Participate in internal and customer demonstrations.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects.
• Participate in design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Programming, Software Engineering or related engineering major.
• Masters Degree a plus
• 1-3 years of applicable experience required, fewer years will be considered with an advanced degree.
• Experience with integrating 3D models required
• Strong software development skills in C#, C++ and Object Oriented Design
• Must have experience with and be proficiency with Linux(Ubuntu) and windows development environments
• Be comfortable supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle
• This role will require the candidate to work well in a team environment as well as individual contributor.
• Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
• Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with development of virtual reality environments
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW and GPU programming
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles a plus.
• Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards
• Familiar with Agile development methodology

Additional Information

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, pass through hatches and work around military vehicles. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Limited travel maybe required including foreign travel if needed.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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