Junior 3D Graphics Software Engineer
- Level
- Junior
Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Aechelon Technology's standard text
Aechelon Technology, a Shield AI company, is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.
This position will be a member of our core 3D Graphics Software team, designing and developing our real time graphics rendering engine and content creation tools. This role will help with taking our art path and its integration with our shader engine to the next level of realism and performance. This role’s primary workplace will be at our Overland Park, Kansas office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop real-time graphics rendering engine components and content creation tools alongside the 3D Graphics Software team
- Enhance integration between the art pipeline and the shader engine to achieve higher levels of visual realism and performance
- Collaborate on-site with the engineering team at the Overland Park, Kansas office to support the development and optimization of rendering technologies
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for developing fast code and solid software engineering principles
- In-depth knowledge of and experience programming in C or C++ languages
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with export-controlled technology
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Experience with developing 3D applications with Open GL or Direct3D
- Experience with rendering engines such as Unreal, Unity or Babylon.js
- Experience with multi-processing real time systems
- Experience with GPGPU development using CUDA, OpenCL, or OpenGL Compute
- Experience with machine-learning technology such as Convolutional Neural Networks
- Experience with defect tracking systems such as Jira or Bugzilla
- Experience with Configuration Management (CM) systems such as Perforce
- Proficiency with scripting languages: bash, Javascript, Python, etc.
We seek people who share our company's values of extraordinary commitment to technology, customers and the pursuit of excellence. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the simulation and training industry.
We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k, medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. To learn more about Aechelon Technology, please visit our website at http://www.aechelon.com. Principals only, no third parties please.
This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.
Aechelon Technology's standard text
Shield AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to dl-aechelon_hr-team@shield.ai to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.
What this role asks for
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JavaScript · Unity
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Jira
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The team: Software
This role is one of 7 open in Software.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
C++ (6 of 7), C (5 of 7), Jira (5 of 7), CUDA (4 of 7), Python (4 of 7), Git (3 of 7), Bash (2 of 7)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Staff QA Test Engineer posted Sep 17
- Senior Staff Engineer: 3D Reconstruction posted Jul 1
- Staff Engineer, Frontend Applications posted Jun 8
- Junior Software Engineer - Internship posted Aug 1
- Senior Product Manager posted Jul 9
- Senior 3D Graphics Software Engineer posted Apr 29
From the team and dates on Aechelon Technology's own job board.
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