Careers

VT MÄK is a leader in producing software tools for distributed simulation. We create tools and toolkits for distributed simulations, develop PC-based military tactical trainers, craft custom solutions, and research and develop the latest simulation technologies.

We do this in a casual workspace, with an environment that enhances both creativity and productivity. All VT MÄK staff members have four walls and a door. The office boasts a Foosball table, multimedia room (with a Nintendo Wii), and all the soda you can drink. More tangible benefits include 401(k) (with company matching), 3 weeks vacation, fully paid medical, dental and life insurance. We are located within sight of the Alewife T station in Cambridge.

We are rapidly growing our engineering and operations staff. We have a talented collection of developers, drawn from many disciplines with degrees in EE, Mech. E., Chem. E., Aero/Astro, Physics as well as CS. What we have in common is the interest and desire to build sophisticated models and simulations of the real physical world in real time. We are seeking to fill a number of different positions including:

Business Development Manager, C++ Software Engineer, and 3D Graphics Software Engineer.



Business Development Manager

Be a significant contributor to MÄK’s growth, working directly with the VP of Sales. You will lead definition and proposal efforts in our business development activities. You will act as primary interface to the Customer through the contract definition, technical specifications and negotiations. You will work to secure new and/or additional opportunities and will work with MAK’s sales force to meet the customization needs of commercial customers.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in military and commercial business development, having held positions such as Sales or Business Development to Military/Defense market with a focus on simulations for the DoD. Excellent writing skills and a related degree is required.



C++ Software Engineer

This is primarily a software development position to help us design and build our distributed simulation software and to support and field a training system for the Air Force. The person fulfilling this position will be involved in understanding customer requirements, planning product definition and direction, responding to product-related support issues, and representing us at customer or partner sites, standards organizations, and conferences.

Background in one or more of the following is a plus:

  • HLA (High Level Architecture) or similar networking architectures
  • System architecture for distributed games or military simulations
  • Interacting with customers
  • Real-time or event-based simulation
  • Supporting commercial C++ Software Development Kits
  • Qt-based GUI development
  • Defense contractor or military experience

Qualifications

  • Strong object-oriented design skills
  • 5+ years experience with C++
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required. A willingness to travel is desired.



3D Graphics Software Engineer

This is primarily a software development position to help us design and build our 3D visualization software for distributed simulations. The person filling this role will be involved in understanding customer requirements, planning product definition and direction, responding to product-related support issues, and representing us at customer or partner sites, standards organizations, and conferences.

Experience with one or more of the following is required:

  • Application development with 3D graphics APIs (OpenGL, Open Scene Graph, MPI Vega Prime, etc.)
  • Hardware-accelerated rendering pipelines and GPU shader languages
  • HLA (High Level Architecture) or similar networking architectures
  • System architecture for real-time, distributed military simulation
  • Interacting with customers
  • Supporting commercial C++ Software Development Kits

Qualifications

  • Strong object-oriented design skills
  • 5+ years experience with C++
  • 5+ years experience with 3D graphics applications


To Apply

Please send your resume to:
Human Resources
VT MÄK
68 Moulton Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Fax: 617.876.9208
Vox: 617.876.8085
Email:

Principals only please. MÄK is an equal opportunity employer.