Sentinel (Gbsd) Interactive Multimedia Developer / Principal Interactive Multimedia Developer - 9931

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Interactive Multimedia Developer / Principal Interactive Multimedia Developer in support of weapon system formal training development. This position will be located in Roy, UT.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The Interactive Media Developer will support the Training Services Lead for program design, development, and delivery of training courseware, equipment and simulators. The successful candidate will be a game generalist responsible for technical art and asset development in support of the creation of interactive applications, multimedia training, and innovative content delivery solutions for virtual and augmented reality. Using modern frameworks and UX best practices, the developer will apply user research, information architecture, rapid prototyping, and software development skills to create new solutions, troubleshoot and implement front-end code for existing or new systems, and deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. Strong technical expertise is needed to understand technology requirements and translate between business and technology teams.

In this role, you will design and develop multimedia applications, systems and products involving computer graphics and interactive computing such as computer-based systems for personal computers or CD-ROM applications. Incorporates software applications in multiple technology media systems, such as graphics, animation, text, and sound.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Educational Assistance
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either an Interactive Multimedia Developer level or a Principal Interactive Multimedia Developer level.

• Experience in graphic programming and/or shader scripting.
• Software development experience with C# and Digital Content Creation languages such as Python or MEL.
• Experience with Unity game engine.
• Experience with Extended Reality (XR) / Virtual Reality (VR) development.
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) as a condition of continued employment.
• Principal Interactive Multimedia Developer: Bachelors in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience designing and developing software solutions; Masters in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field with 3 years of experience; PhD in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field with 0 years of experience.
• Interactive Multimedia Developer: Bachelors in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience designing and developing software solutions; Masters in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field with 0 years of experience.
• Visual and interaction design experience, as well as a comprehension of game design principles.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with virtual and augmented reality hardware including the HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality/HoloLens.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with 2D/3D Game Asset production is preferred.
• Experience with User Experience (UX) research, design, and development.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience in developing educational & training experiences
• Unity's Expert Certification is highly desired.
• Post-production techniques using non-linear video editing and motion design software including Adobe Premier and After Effects.
• Experience in mixing and mastering audio is a plus.
• Knowledge of missile defense programs and ICBM systems.
• Experience with cross-functional design and development teams.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.