Image Generation & Visual Systems Engineer
Job Description
The Image Generation & Visual Systems Engineer designs, develops, integrates, and sustains advanced real-time visual and image generation systems used in high-fidelity simulator and training environments. This role focuses on building and optimizing image generation pipelines, integrating visual systems with simulation architectures, managing entities within virtual environments, and supporting immersive display technologies such as head-mounted displays for realistic training experiences.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate real-time Image Generation (IG) and Visual Systems for simulator and training environments.
Implement and support Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI) and related image generation protocols to ensure reliable communication between host simulators and visual systems.
Develop and maintain software that supports entity creation, manipulation, and control within simulation environments.
Integrate visual systems with upstream simulation components, including host simulators and distributed simulation frameworks.
Support integration and optimization of head-mounted displays (HMDs) for immersive simulation and training use cases.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, latency, and rendering issues in real-time visual systems to maintain visual fidelity and responsiveness.
Collaborate closely with systems, software, and integration teams to ensure visual fidelity, real-time performance, and interface requirements are met.
Support system testing, validation, and documentation activities required for simulator certification and customer acceptance.
Participate in domestic and international travel as required to support on-site integration, testing, and customer events.
Support extended or modified work schedules as needed to meet critical program milestones and delivery timelines.
Essential Skills
5+ years of professional experience supporting Image Generation (IG) and Visual Systems in simulation or training environments.
Hands-on experience with CIGI (Common Image Generator Interface) and image generation communication protocols.
Proven experience implementing or supporting entity management and manipulation within simulation environments.
Experience supporting real-time rendering and performance-critical visual systems.
Experience integrating or supporting head-mounted displays (HMDs) in simulation or training applications.
Proficiency in C++ or other performance-focused programming languages used in real-time simulation.
Strong understanding of real-time simulation architectures and visual system interfaces.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with flight simulators or helicopter simulators.
Experience with HTC Vive or similar high-end HMDs such as XR-class devices.
Experience working with or integrating commercial or defense image generation solutions such as Acheron, Medallion, Collins Aerospace visual systems, or Vital image generation systems.
Experience with terrain databases, visual models, sensor simulation, or out-the-window rendering.
Familiarity with distributed or interoperable simulation environments and related standards.
Work Environment
This role operates within high-fidelity simulator and training environments that rely on advanced real-time visual and image generation technologies. You will work with performance-critical C++ code, image generation pipelines, and commercial or defense visual systems such as Acheron, Medallion, Collins Aerospace visual systems, and Vital image generation systems, as well as high-end head-mounted displays including devices like HTC Vive and similar XR-class HMDs. The position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary systems, software, and integration teams, both in office and lab-based simulator settings. Occasional domestic and international travel is required to support integration and test events at customer or partner sites, and extended or modified work schedules may be necessary during key program milestones and certification activities. The environment emphasizes technical excellence, reliability, and visual fidelity to support mission-critical training outcomes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.
About Actalent
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