Virtual Reality Engineer (AR/VR/XR)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking an entry-level to early-career Virtual Reality Engineer to join our Visualization Technology Department in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. Candidates should have an interest in 3D visualization, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR).  Position can be located in State College, PA or Reston, VA.

The position will entail XR system design and deployment, integration of disparate content sources, and XR application development to support novel XR use-cases.  Leveraging Virtual Reality content development, game design, and/or related experience, the candidate will integrate solutions with an internally-developed, Unity3D-based synthetic environment framework that is being applied to multiple sponsored projects across domains. These solutions are being deployed to a number of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) platforms including:

• Oculus Rift
• HTC Vive
• Valve Index
• Magic Leap
• HoloLens/HoloLens2
• CAVE immersive displays.

You will...

• Designs and develops components of industry-related engineering systems, applying knowledge of complex principles, theories, concepts, tools and techniques to the design challenges.
• Create 3D experiences built for either VR, AR, Mobile, or web that improve business workflows or communicate complex concepts
• Demonstrate and define immersive interaction standards
• Develop new processes for visualizing content using immersive technology
• Design experiences, interactions, and applications that support effective collaboration within Immersive environments
• Create tool workflows or visual communication methods that illustrate and document immersive concepts
• Automation and development of techniques to enable scalable delivery of immersive content to geographically diverse users

This job will be filled as a level 1, or level 2, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Level 1 typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (Professional Engineer license accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree) or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

Experience in the following is required:

• Experience/exposure to Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) platforms

• A background in software engineering, systems engineering, human computer interfaces or visualization technologies

• Experience in object-oriented programming languages

Experience in the following is preferred:

• Virtual Reality content development, game design, and/or related software experience
• Multi-player Unity3D application development
• Unreal application development
• 3D modeling concepts with Autodesk 3DSMax, Maya, or Blender
• Cloud deployment (AWS/Azure)
• Photogrammetry and 3D model processing
• Computer-aided Design (CAD) modeling
• Geospatial and GIS tool suites
• Systems engineering

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
  

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking an entry-level to early-career Virtual Reality Engineer to join our Visualization Technology Department in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. Candidates should have an interest in 3D visualization, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR).  Position can be located in State College, PA or Reston, VA.

The position will entail XR system design and deployment, integration of disparate content sources, and XR application development to support novel XR use-cases.  Leveraging Virtual Reality content development, game design, and/or related experience, the candidate will integrate solutions with an internally-developed, Unity3D-based synthetic environment framework that is being applied to multiple sponsored projects across domains. These solutions are being deployed to a number of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) platforms including:

• Oculus Rift
• HTC Vive
• Valve Index
• Magic Leap
• HoloLens/HoloLens2
• CAVE immersive displays.

You will...

• Designs and develops components of industry-related engineering systems, applying knowledge of complex principles, theories, concepts, tools and techniques to the design challenges.
• Create 3D experiences built for either VR, AR, Mobile, or web that improve business workflows or communicate complex concepts
• Demonstrate and define immersive interaction standards
• Develop new processes for visualizing content using immersive technology
• Design experiences, interactions, and applications that support effective collaboration within Immersive environments
• Create tool workflows or visual communication methods that illustrate and document immersive concepts
• Automation and development of techniques to enable scalable delivery of immersive content to geographically diverse users

This job will be filled as a level 1, or level 2, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Level 1 typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (Professional Engineer license accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree) or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

Experience in the following is required:

• Experience/exposure to Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) platforms

• A background in software engineering, systems engineering, human computer interfaces or visualization technologies

• Experience in object-oriented programming languages

Experience in the following is preferred:

• Virtual Reality content development, game design, and/or related software experience
• Multi-player Unity3D application development
• Unreal application development
• 3D modeling concepts with Autodesk 3DSMax, Maya, or Blender
• Cloud deployment (AWS/Azure)
• Photogrammetry and 3D model processing
• Computer-aided Design (CAD) modeling
• Geospatial and GIS tool suites
• Systems engineering

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

University Park, PA

Reston, VA, VA

University Park, PA

,