Simulation Software Engineer
Read straight from Forterra's careers page, verified 19h ago.Seekless can tailor your résumé to it.
Seekless can write your résumé for this posting first.
Before you apply
Salary$145k – $195k
LocationClarksburg, MD; Winter Park, FL
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentProduct Validation
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
First seenOct 16, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live19h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
5+ years of experience
Experience in Real-Time development
Expertise in C++ and Lua or Python
Familiarity with automated testing platforms and methodologies
Experience with Linux as a primary OS
Fundamental understanding of 3D math and geometry
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Expertise developing with Unreal
Experience with gitlab workflows and code reviews
Experience with automotive simulation and physics models specific to tires, suspension, terrain dynamics, or related
Experience with terrain development, especially off-road terrains
Strong understanding of sensor simulation (LiDAR, RADAR, and Camera)
Experience with robotics including ROS
Experience in UDP, TCP, and/or CAN Bus
Experience with Docker or other containerization
Experience with Conan or similar
Experience working for an autonomous vehicle company or project
Skills
Unreal
C++
Lua
Python
GitLab
Docker
Conan
ROS
Linux
UDP
TCP
CAN Bus
LiDAR
RADAR
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
401(k)
About The Role
Forterra is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining simulation systems for autonomous off-road and on road applications in defense and commercial industries. This role demands expertise in software engineering, with a particular emphasis in simulation development. Expertise with Unreal, or similar is a must along with C++ and a scripting language (preferably Lua or Python).
What You’ll Do
•
Design and development of simulation software features, scenarios, and integrations.
•
Provide domain expertise to interface with software teams to improve and increase the usage of simulation.
•
Software development activities such as agile ceremonies, task updates, and team meetings.
•
Collaborate with engineers from other cross-functional groups such as systems, safety and test to ensure product and program level needs are met.
•
Develop software throughout the development cycle, from collecting feature requests to their final delivery via thorough testing and verification activities.
•
Support troubleshooting, integration, development, and fix of automated tests.
•
Participate in evaluation of new simulation platforms and products to provide critical input.
•
Work in a distributed team to accomplish sprint goals.
•
Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify features, improvements, and scenarios needed to achieve software releases.
What We’re Looking For:
A team player who is passionate about simulation that is willing to engage meaningfully across the simulation team and other teams to ensure simulation will successfully contribute to the success of our product deliveries.
Minimum Qualifications:
•
5+ Years of experience
•
Experience in Real-Time development.
•
Expertise in C++ and Lua or Python.
•
Familiarity with automated testing platforms and methodologies.
•
Experience with Linux as a primary OS.
•
Fundamental understanding of 3D math and geometry.
•
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with an ability to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
•
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities. Expertise developing with Unreal.
•
Experience with gitlab workflows and code reviews.
Preferred Qualifications:
•
Experience with automotive simulation and physics models specific to tires, suspension, terrain dynamics, or related.
•
Experience with terrain development, especially off-road terrains.
•
Strong understanding of sensor simulation (LiDAR, RADAR, and Camera).
•
Experience with robotics including ROS.
•
Experience in UDP, TCP, and/or CAN Bus.
•
Experience with Docker or other containerization.
•
Experience with Conan or similar.
•
Experience working for an autonomous vehicle company or project.
US Salary Range
$145,000—$195,000 USD
Legal
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
Benefits
•
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
•
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
•
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
•
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
•
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
•
A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
•
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
•
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.
Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.
About the company
About Forterra
At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.
Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.