Innovation Software Developer (Able to obtain Secret Clearance) (Government)

RiverTech, an Akima Company, we are dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to our customers' complex engineering and operational challenges. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company's profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities:I

nnovation Software Developer (ISD) – Working for the IPA/TL, the ISD will assist in the research and development of XR and other new technology training into USAF training curriculum. The ISD duties include (but are not be limited to):

• Integration of disparate and diverse technologies.
• Develops synthetic task environments for research studies.
• Evaluates off the shelf game-based technologies to determine military efficacy.
• Works with XR hardware and software development kits.
• Evaluates XR hardware and software modeling and simulation.
• Provides technology integration advice to leadership and decision makers.
• Provides on-site XR familiarization training at ACC formal training units.
• Collaborates with XR content creators and developers across the DoD.

Qualifications:

• BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or ≥5 years of full-time employment in a related industry).
• Experience working with Extended Reality - XR technology.
• Experience with Unity3D and Unreal engines.
• Familiarity with common programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, and Python.
• Familiarity with common source control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with localization technologies and their applications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across CONUS.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience working with USAF or DoD training programs.
• Experience with Computer-based 3D modeling and simulation.
• Experience with game design and development.
• Experience with database creation, data capture methods, and data analytics.
• Familiarity with mobile platforms and application development (IOS/Android/Etc.).
• A currently active DoD SECRET Security Clearance.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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