Entry Level Game Developer Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Job Title
SOFTWARE ENGINEER I
Location
Jacksonville, FL 32201 US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-Time
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Travel
Up to 25%
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Job Description
About LSI
LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals - people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers' expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 400 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.
Mission
Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.
Vision
Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.
Guiding Principles
ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.
Take Ownership: Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.
Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.
Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.
Pride in Our Work: We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.
Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.
Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.
One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.
Apply: https://www.lsijax.com/careers/
Pay Range: $65K-$86K Annually
General Summary
The Software Engineer I performs entry-level software analysis, design, and implementation of user-computer interfaces for training devices and systems developed for operator and maintenance training.
Essential Job Functions
• Analyzes, designs, and implements real-time software for operator and maintenance training.
• Performs in-house software review processes including peer review and compliance with an approved Software Development Plan.
• Assists the other team members to ensure all discrepancies and actions taken to resolve discrepancies are accurately recorded and resolved prior to releasing products to customer.
• Participates in project reviews, briefs project status and engineering issues, and ensures discrepancies noted by the reviewing authority are recorded as appropriate action items.
• Assists in the development of training level of effort estimates for customers.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proficient with C++ and/or C# is required.
• Experience with UNIX/LINUX operating systems is preferred.
• Experience with MS Visual Studio and Open GL is preferred.
• Experience with Unity/Unreal is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be a quick learner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in computer simulation, engineering, game development, or a similar field is preferred; or
• AA/AS degree in related field and two (2) years of experience in programming or the engineering field; or High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in programming or the engineering field.
• Unreal Engine experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.