Unreal Software Developer – Engineer Software 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Software Engineer Team Lead developing high fidelity visualization and simulation applications using Unreal Engine. Leading an engineering team under Space Protection and Response Solution program for military and Space Force initiatives.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeAberdeen Proving Ground • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a team of Unreal Software Developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure high-quality work
Define technical architecture and best practices for Unreal Engine projects
Collaborate through Confluence, Discourse, GitLab, and Jira
Partner with government leadership to maintain program alignment and capture customer requirements
Provide regular status updates and present progress to leadership and customers
Drive development of Unreal Engine–based visualization, simulation, and digital twin applications
Contribute to team roadmap, vision, and technical direction
Design, develop, document, test, and debug real-time 3D applications in Unreal Engine

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Minimum of 2 years of team lead or technical lead experience
Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (UE5)
Successful completion of a technical C++ coding challenge
Strong understanding of compiling, linking, and debugging C++ applications within the Unreal Engine build system
Experience developing real time 3D visualization, simulation, or interactive training applications in Unreal Engine
Basic space knowledge (e.g., coordinate systems, time, orbital propagation) and experience integrating external data sources into Unreal Engine
Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to excel in a fast paced, agile environment
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Unreal Enginereal-time 3D applicationsvisualizationsimulationdigital twin applicationscompilinglinkingdebuggingtechnical architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringproblem solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationagile environmentcustomer requirements gatheringstatus updatesteam vision contribution

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhDJuris DoctorateTop Secret clearance