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Mid-level Engineer

Arlington, VA

... Unreal Engine). * Five (5) years' designing and executing structured experiments, analyzing the ... Programming Language: * Experience with C++. Architecture Frameworks: * Experience with the Unified

Symvionics

Junior Software Engineer

Hampton, VA

... Game Engine or Unreal Engine. A Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; degree in Engineering (Aerospace or EE preferred), Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics; or equivalent ...

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Lead System Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$157K - $224K/yr

Our team consists of passionate and motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer ... Unreal Engine modeling * ROS * TAK * DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains * Integration of complex ...

STR

Lead System Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$157K - $224K/yr

As a System Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement ... Unreal Engine modeling * ROS * TAK * DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains * Integration of complex ...

STR

Lead Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop ... Unreal Engine modeling * ROS * TAK * DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains * Integration of complex ...

STR

Lead System Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$157K - $224K/yr

As a System Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement ... Unreal Engine modeling * ROS * TAK * DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains * Integration of complex ...

STR

Lead Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Our team consists of passionate and motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer ... Unreal Engine modeling * ROS * TAK * DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains * Integration of complex ...

STR

Lead Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop ... Unreal Engine modeling * ROS * TAK * DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains * Integration of complex ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$40/hr

... Unreal, basic programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

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Mid-level Engineer

kgs

Arlington, VA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Koniag Management Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Mid-level Engineer with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KMS and our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.   

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Ten (10) years of engineering experience, with five (5) years’ experience working in operations analysis.
  • Five (5) years’ experience working in Operations Analysis, Systems Engineering, or a related analytical field within a defense context.
  • Five (5) years’ hands-on experience with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM).
  • Five (5) years’ experience developing with real-time 3D visualization platforms, such as the Unity game engine or an equivalent tool (e.g., Unreal Engine).
  • Five (5) years’ designing and executing structured experiments, analyzing the resulting data, and drawing actionable conclusions.
  • Five (5) years’ experience leading technical tasks, managing analytical study plans, and guiding the development of software tools.
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Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or physical science discipline (e.g., engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, computer science, Information Technology, data science, robotics, computer architecture and machine learning)

 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Programming Language:

  • Experience with C++.

 

Architecture Frameworks:

  • Experience with the Unified
  • Architecture Framework (UAF), Department of Defense
  • Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and Tactical Open
  • Government Architecture Framework (TOGAF).

 

Modeling Languages:

  • Experience with the Unified
  • Modeling Language (UML) and System Modeling
  • Language (SysML).

Modeling & Engineering Tools:

  • Experience with MagicDraw, IBM Rational Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architecture (EA), Cameo EA Suite, CORE, Cameo
  • Systems Modeler, and MapleMBSE
  • Five (5) years’ experience with DoW programs

Clearance Requirement:

  • TS/SCI clearance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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