Job Description
Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Mid-Level) – Synthetic Environments
We are seeking an experienced Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support the development of high-fidelity synthetic environments and simulation assets for defense training and operational analysis systems. This role focuses on the creation integration and validation of terrain databases 3D models and geospatial data used within military modeling simulation and training platforms.
The successful candidate will develop high-resolution 3D models of buildings vegetation clutter vehicles and equipment for use in simulation environments. The candidate will work with industry-standard tools such as 3ds Max Maya and Blender and integrate assets into simulation engines including Unreal Engine Unity and VBS. The role will also support the development organization and maintenance of modeling and simulation asset libraries.
Additional responsibilities include preparing and processing geospatial datasets used in terrain generation and simulation environments. Candidates should have experience working with GIS tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS/ArcMap.
The position will also contribute to Agile development processes working closely with product owners engineers and development teams to deliver capabilities. Responsibilities may include supporting technical demonstrations testing activities and stakeholder engagements related to modeling simulation and training systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience in 3D modeling terrain database generation GIS data processing and simulation content development within modeling simulation and training environments. Familiarity with Agile workflows software testing practices and cybersecurity-focused development environments is desirable.
In support of pay transparency at Vantor we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors including but not limited to the experience qualifications knowledge skills geographic work location and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience qualifications knowledge and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York and Washington:$81000.00 - $173000.00 annually.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off health and welfare insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.vantor.com/careers
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
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Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space air and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.
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