ASM is seeking a Senior Hardware/Software Engineer (Gaming Technologies), TPO-VG, MTCCS II-NSC at Camp Leavenworth, Kansas.

ASM Quality Policy: To meet or exceed customers' expectation for quality, delivery, and service through continual improvement, striving to meet our objectives, and committing to meeting all legal and statutory requirements.

Summary:

Athenix Special Missions is seeking a qualified Senior Hardware Software Engineer (Gaming Technologies) 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 duties may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience in leading technical teams in capability development, verification, validation and accreditation, software development and computer programming simulation integration.
• Four (4) years of experience in hardware and software standards and protocols, the ability to apply architectures to real-world requirements, and an understanding of communications systems and networks.
• Four (4) years' experience in modifying existing gaming software, game design, action-script programming and developing special purpose software components to ensure efficiency and integrity between systems and applications.
• Experience with networking services such as Play Station Network (PSN), Xbox Live or Stream.
• Experience in writing programs using C++, MFC, C#, Python, Perl, Visual Basic, JAVA, XML, database programming.
• Experience in implementing, testing, debugging and maintaining engine and game play code.
• Experience in military doctrine and training management and capability development preferred.
• Master's degree or experience equivalent in technical disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, game development and related computer sciences in performing capability development and Research and Management R&M tasks.
• All personnel shall comply with and meet 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.

Clearance: Requires a Secret clearance

Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS

Travel: Travel is expected in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

MTCCS II - NSC_Senior Hardware Software Engineer (Gaming Technologies)_Questionnaire

1. Do you possess a Secret security clearance? Please explain.
2. Do you have four (4) years of experience in leading technical teams in capability development, verification, validation and accreditation, software development and computer programming simulation integration? Please explain.
3. Do you have four (4) years of experience in hardware and software standards and protocols, the ability to apply architectures to real-world requirements, and an understanding of communications systems and networks? Please explain.
4. Do you have four (4) years' experience in modifying existing gaming software, game design, action-script programming and developing special purpose software components to ensure efficiency and integrity between systems and applications? Please explain.
5. Do you have experience with networking services such as Play Station Network (PSN), Xbox Live or Stream? Please explain.
6. Do you have experience in writing programs using C++, MFC, C#, Python, Perl, Visual Basic, JAVA, XML, database programming? Please explain.
7. Do you have Experience in implementing, testing, debugging and maintaining engine and game play code? Please explain.
8. Do you experience in military doctrine and training management and capability development? Please explain.
9. Do you possess a master's degree or experience equivalent in technical disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, game development and related computer sciences in performing capability development and Research and Management R&M tasks.
10. Do you meet 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? Please explain.