Unity Software Engineer

Why work at BlueHalo

Being on the BlueHalo team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation – not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare and each BlueHalo employee plays a key role. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family all across BlueHalo Nation is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us.

Are you ready to launch a career at BlueHalo?

Benefits, Retirement & more

Our careers benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule (built-in work from home days)
• Professional development & educational assistance
• Retirement savings with employer contribution
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Medical and life insurance
• Active social committee
• Fitness center
• Relocation expenses
• Paid vacation & holidays

 OVERVIEW: Unity Software Engineer

The Human Interaction and Performance (HIP) team at BlueHalo is looking for a Mid to Senior Software Engineer to develop our software products and research projects.  We have immediate need for development on our Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) physical therapy and rehabilitation games, our 3D weather visualization and space launch software, our air traffic control system, and our high energy weapon training systems.

The HIP team combines cognitive theory with interactive media such as serious games, simulations, and virtual reality. The resulting solutions enhance training, provide engaging physical therapy, and visualize complex datasets. HIP applications span K-12, adult learners, military, user interface design, and courseware development support. HIP also collaborates with other divisions at BlueHalo to develop visualization, computer vision, robotics, and mobile health applications.

JOB DUTIES

• Work closely with a small R&D team to develop products including web-based training, desktop 3D simulation, augmented and virtual reality, or serious games
• Contribute to project development through system design, requirements gathering, and programming
• Collaborate with other programmers and artists to achieve project milestones
• Research and defend possible approaches to problems
• Learn new SDKs, APIs, or programming languages as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to design and implement flexible software to meet requirements
• Experience developing entertainment games, serious games, or educational/training systems
• Experience developing in Unity3D
• Experience authoring or modifying shaders
• Advanced knowledge in a major programming language (Java, C++, or C#)
• Experience using code versioning systems (SVN or Git)
• Effective oral and written communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering with games, simulation, and/or training
• Experience integrating simulations with external data sources
• Experience developing Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality solutions for Oculus, Vive, or HoloLens
• Passion for game development, especially serious/educational games
• Experience with HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS
• Experience with agile development
• Excellent communication skills

EDUCATION

• BS in Computer Science (especially Modeling and Simulation) or similar field

US Citizenship required

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

The BlueHalo Effect

It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe.  Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured.  

Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect!

US Citizenship required

EEO Statement 

BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
 
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