3D Model Developer at Sonalysts, Inc.
Waterford, CT
$60,000–$110,000from the description
Jul 11, 2026
Waterford, CT
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on building 3D models for combat-oriented training and analytical simulations spanning maritime, air, ground, subsea, and space domains. Working on-site in Waterford, CT within small cross-functional teams, the position involves creating simulation-ready assets and user interfaces using tools such as Maya, Blender, Unity, and Unreal. It suits candidates with a background in game art, graphic design, or computer science who are eligible for a DoD security clearance.
Mid level · Norwich-New London, CT · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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Why we read it this way (7)
All technical skills — including Maya/3DS Max/Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Lua, Qt, WebGL, and others — appear exclusively under the 'Strongly Desired Experience/Qualifications' heading, so none are treated as hard gates.
The role blends 3D art/modeling with software development (GUI, WebGL, Lua, Qt, shaders), making it a genuine hybrid; 15-1255 (Web and Digital Interface Designers) is noted as a runner-up given the strong design/modeling emphasis, but the software-development scope (game engines, shader code, UI implementation) tips the primary classification to 15-1252.
A SECRET clearance is required ('Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance'); an active clearance is additionally listed as 'Strongly Desired', meaning candidates who can obtain one are acceptable.
The salary range ($60,000–$110,000/year) is wide and explicitly described as dependent on experience, suggesting the role could accommodate junior through mid-level candidates; seniority is assessed as Mid given the on-site, collaborative team context and no stated years requirement.
The posting notes this job is not available to residents of New York City due to local law restrictions.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): shader development.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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