Extended Reality (XR) Lab Developer

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle is now hiring a Developer in the Extended Reality (XR) Laboratory in the College of Aviation at the Daytona Beach campus. This position is responsible for the development of immersive simulations and the design of interactive media, specializing in virtual, mixed and augmented reality.

Responsibilities include:

Simulation Development

• Create, maintain, and upgrade VR and AR simulations.
• Under the direction of the XR Lab Manager, collaborate with faculty who wish to develop immersive simulations for research and teaching.
• Under the direction of the XR Lab Manager, collaborate with graduate students pursuing thesis and dissertation research associated with VR and AR.
• Retain and grow expertise in software programs associated with the development of immersive simulations.

Project and Laboratory Management

• Coordinate the operation and upgrades to the XR Lab.
• Under the direction of the XR Lab Manager, work with a team of students who develop applications and assist with lab operations.
• Make the lab available to users (tour groups, guests, researchers, team members, students).
• Keep a current schedule of lab availability visible to hallway traffic.
• Schedule the use of equipment in the lab in response to requests by faculty and students.
• Provide tours of the lab, when requested, such as during visits by parents, alumni, and industry guests.
• Ensure the lab equipment and environment are clean and the technology is in good working order.
• Work closely with other technology experts in the college and with the Information Technology Department to troubleshoot equipment and assess new equipment and software for purchase.

Outreach

• Liaise with similar efforts throughout the university and in other parts of academia, government, and industry.
• Organize workshops, demonstrations, and promotional material that demonstrate the college VR/AR capabilities.
• Attend a few technology conferences every year to present the work underway in the college's VR Lab and to learn the latest advancements in the field.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off:Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
  • 3-5 years of programming experience in an object-oriented programming language and 2 years of Unity C# experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications.
• Video game (or equivalent) development skills and proficiency using C# and Unity.
• Ability to develop virtual reality and augmented reality interactive applications and/or simulations using Unity, to include hands-on prototyping experience with Unity, and knowledge of how virtual reality can be applied in a variety of circumstances to aid learning and research in aviation and aerospace.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 3+ years of programming experience in an object-oriented programming language.
• 2+ years of Unity C# experience.
• Multiplayer/networking experience in simulations/games.
• Familiarity with VR/AR project environments.
• Familiarity with OpenXR and SteamVR.
• Experience using source control software (PlasticSCM, GitHub, TortoiseSVN).
• Familiarity with implementing art assets into Unity.
• Able to build complex VR/AR simulations that are optimized and performant.
• Experience working on a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a software-related field, or having completed a graduate thesis in a software-related field or be completing such a course of study.
• Possession of aviation experience, as demonstrated through employment in aviation or through possession of pilot or aviation maintenance technician certificates.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310021. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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