Software Programmer, Gaming and Visualizations Branch, Operational Environment Center (OEC)

Company: CGI Group, Inc.
Location: Newport News
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Job Description:

Meet our professionals CGI: An employer of choice Position Description: Put your years of experience into a future of excellence at CGI Federal. We are seeking a Software Programmer to support operations at our Ft. Eustis, VA location. Your future duties and responsibilities: The overall goal of the G-2 Operational Environment Center (OEC) facilitates and acts as the principal enabler for continuous learning across all TRADOC lines of effort through acquiring, analyzing, creating, organizing, applying and transferring data, information, and knowledge in the context of current and future operations. The OEC is responsible for delivering the OE to facilitate the training of deploying units on joint, national and interagency information, emerging asymmetric capabilities gleaned from world-wide operations; integrating processes, practices, concepts and materiel capabilities into Joint and Service DOTMLPF solutions; and coordinating with the training centers to provide realistic enemy and environmental signatures into models and simulations in support of realistic training. Position is located at Fort Eustis, Virginia. All work is required to be completed on site. Major Duties: The incumbent serves as a Software programmer to work in a Unity 3d and Windows/SQF scripting environment. The position encompasses all aspects of software engineering: software design, development, integration, testing and documentation. The work will consist of developing multiple simulation applications to support the needs of the OE TSC Gaming and Visualizations Branch. The ability to interact directly with customers is necessary. Specific assignments are associated with distributed simulation, and will include such areas as modeling of behaviors and physical systems with real-time constraints. MS or BS in computer science, or related scientific area with computer science coursework, and stronger than average computer science skills required. The ability to work and lead in a distributed small team environment is important. Modeling & simulation experience is a plus. Experience with Military Simulations such as VBS3, OneSAF and with federations using military simulation systems is a plus. Strong communication skills important. Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware, software, and subject matter to be programmed in mission applications. Information processing and gathering techniques from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met. Required qualifications to be successful in this role:* Required Skills: Unity 3d programming experience, C/C++ programming experience, development leadership experience, HLA/DIS development experience, and training development experience.* Experience developing networked/multi-player applications is highly desired* Must have a thorough understanding of interactive media advanced concepts include serious gaming, multi-touch screen technologies and virtual world models and simulations.* Bachelor's degree required.* Minimum 5 years of military training and instructional design experience desired. * Excellent written and oral communications skills* SECRET clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. #clearedcareers #CGIFederalJob What you can expect from us: Build your career with us. It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change-supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create. Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world. Learn more about CGI at www.cgi.com. No unsolicited agency referrals please. CGI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.

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