Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Ottawa, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:05:53 GMT
Job description: Employee TypeFull TimeVacancy TypePermanentTown/RegionHalifax, NS, Victoria, BCAbout the roleAs a Game Developer within our Training and Sustainment Development team, you’ll be pivotal in crafting immersive, interactive training experiences using Unity. You’ll collaborate closely with Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts, and our broader development team – including Product Owners, QA, Backend Developers, and DevOps – to build engaging 3D simulations that connect our customers to our services. Your primary focus will be designing and implementing these simulations, leveraging your expertise in Unity, 3D modeling (Blender, Max, Maya), and C# scripting. You’ll develop modular simulation components, integrate them with Learning Management Systems using xAPI, cmi5, and SCORM standards, and build real-time data exchange through RESTful APIs and WebSocket endpoints. You’ll utilize your skills in C# and Unity’s scripting capabilities to create compelling user interfaces, ensuring a seamless and accessible experience across various platforms – from desktop to web and tablets. A user-centric approach, utilizing visual design for scenario flows and prototyping, will be critical to your success.Tasks include:
- Design and implement immersive, interactive training modules using modern 3D/game frameworks.
- Develop modular simulation components with interactive 3D models.
- Integrate training modules with Learning Management Systems using xAPI, cmi5, and SCORM standards.
- Build and consume RESTful APIs and WebSocket endpoints for real-time simulation data exchange.
- Incorporate AI-assisted tutoring and analytics modules to provide adaptive feedback and predictive insights.
- Optimize applications for multi-platform deployment (desktop, web, tablets, secure on-prem environments).
- Collaborate with Instructional Designers and SMEs to translate operational procedures into interactive scenarios.
- Write clean, reusable, and testable code with a focus on modularity and scalability.
What you bring to the rolePrograming / Design Experience:
- Game Engines: Unity, Unreal, Godot, or WebGL frameworks (Three.js, Babylon.js).
- Design, altering and manipulating 3D models (Blender, Max, Maya).
- Web Development: HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid), JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Node.js and modern web frameworks (ReactJS, Vue, Angular).
- Integration of interactive 3D models (GLB/glTF) with JSON-defined state machines.
- API design, documentation & integration (REST, GraphQL, Swagger).
- Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Visual design for scenario flows (user journeys, state diagrams).
- GitLab (CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking).
- Visual Studio Code / Chrome Developer Tools.
Education:
- Diploma in game development/design or related discipline
- 0-2 years experience in Game design
Additional skills desired for the role
- VR/AR development (training or visualization use cases)
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- MLOps and deployment of on-prem LLMs (Granite, LLaMA, Gemma, etc.)
- Multiplayer networking and synchronization in training environments
- Knowledge of predictive analytics and real-time dashboards for training evaluation
- Knowledge of CAF/DND digital and AI strategies and Five Eyes interoperability standards
- Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and UI/UX design for training authoring tools
- Knowledge of Docker/Podman (containerization)
- Experience with Jira or similar Agile work planning/tracking tools
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
DisciplineEngineeringAbout usHeadquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.Clearance required for roleWhat we offer youWe walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
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