Hardware Software Engineer (Tpo Vg)

Primary Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance: Secret

This position is contingent on Contract Award.

Are you interested in working with some of the world’s most motivated learners, and intelligence professionals on a mission of national importance? Come join Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG).

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a qualified Hardware Software Engineer for the TRADOC Proponent Office (TPO) Virtual Gaming to provide Support Operations and Capability Services to the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II Contract with service to the National Simulation Center (NSC) Support Operations (SO). The NSC is the leader of the Army simulation community, providing Soldiers, leaders, and units the tools they need to train everyday by developing and championing capabilities for the Synthetic and Training Environment (STE), Virtual-Gaming-Constructive Training Environments.

The NSC functions as the Executive Agent responsible for the Army Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP); providing direct support to training exercises and experiments for Joint National Training Capability (JNTC) through support to the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) and support to Home Station Training (HST) through the Regional Simulation Center (RSC). NSC houses and manages the Combined Arms Center – Training Innovation Facility (CAC-TIF); deliver interim solutions to capability gaps, while simultaneously providing valuable user feedback to STE-IS and provides Senior Leaders with situational awareness through hands on demonstrations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support scripting using, but not limited to, C++, C#, Python, JAVA, XML, Unreal, Unity, Lumberyard, Microsoft Visual Studio, BiFrost, CyberBoss, and LUA Scripting Languages. Programmers shall be familiar with conventional design patterns (i.e. Command, Singleton, etc).
• Provide texture, rigging, animation, integration, testing and validation of 3d models utilizing various platforms to include but not limited Synthetic Training Environment (STE) product line accepted software, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Maya, Substance Painter, Quixel Suite, Marmoset Toolbag, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Design and shape unique, user-centric products and experiences.
• Take multiplayer game mode features from concept through to delivery by iterating, experimenting, and exploring various multiplayer feature designs; define and drive the design, requirements, and priorities; create and maintain quality design documentation.
• Assess and evaluate the efficacy of virtual 2D and 3D model development, modification, and transferability between simulations, versions of simulations, and simulation modalities.
• Support every CAC-TIF project with media design packages; to include but not limited to Technical Design Drawings, Instructional Manuals, Diagrams, Production Documents, Slides, Signs, Animations, and Mobile Uploads.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in software development, simulation integration within the Microsoft Windows and Linux family of operating systems; to include expertise in hardware and software standards and protocols; ability to apply architectures to real world requirements utilizing current LVC&G platforms.
• Two (2) years of experience in software testing, analysis, troubleshooting, problem trouble reports development, management, and documentation (PTRs), and operating current gaming suite toolkit.
• Experience in writing programs using C++, MFC, C#, Visual Basic, JAVA, XML, scripting languages, X programming and libraries and shall integrate networking packet protocols into simulation environments.
• Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT II) Certification requirements as specified in 05-PR-M-0002, Information Assurance Best Business Practice (IA BBP), Information Assurance (IA) training and certification, as updated, i.e. Security + and complete Computing Environment (CE) certification and/or provide proof of completion of training for their primary area of support, (e.g. Cisco, Linux, Microsoft, VMware, etc., prior to working these tasks or gaining access to the NSC Simulation Network (SIMNET), JLCCTC systems, and/or external connections - Global Simulation Center Network (GSCNet), the Joint Testing and Experimentation Network (JTEN) or other such dedicated or direct tunnel, extant, or future.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Office Environment

Travel

• Up to 15% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for training and program coordination.

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.