Simulation Engineer — Unreal Engine 5 (C++)

Part-time | Remote, WFH (anywhere in India)

Rana Defence is an Indian defence-technology startup building simulation software for training operators and testing unmanned systems — drones and ground vehicles — in realistic virtual environments.

THE ROLE

• Build the core UE5 simulation in C++ (world, vehicles, time control, logging)
• Integrate open-source flight-control software (e.g. PX4) with the simulator
• Bring real-world terrain into Unreal from open geospatial data
• Build repeatable simulation runs, recording and replay
• Clean, tested, documented code; weekly progress demo

MUST HAVE

• 3+ years hands-on Unreal Engine (UE5/UE4) C++ with demonstrable projects
• Real-time simulation basics: fixed timestep, determinism
• Strong 3D maths and coordinate systems
• Git and disciplined coding habits

GOOD TO HAVE
PX4 / ArduPilot / MAVLink, Gazebo / AirSim, Cesium for Unreal / GIS data, Unreal multiplayer, drone or defence simulation experience

SCHEDULE
Part-time, 6 days a week, 3–4 hours per day. Fully remote, flexible hours, weekly video demo.

REQUIREMENTS
Indian national | NDA and IP agreement before starting | Not currently working for a defence or drone simulator company

APPLY: [https://forms.gle/fNqzsQtskVkWNVpC7]
Shortlisted candidates complete a short technical task (3–4 hours) or a walkthrough of their own UE C++ code.

Questions: careers@ranadefence.com