Virtual Reality Programmer/Developer

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 
   

Summary 

Provide programming and development support for Virtual Reality (VR) systems at Seymour Johnson AFB to enhance FTU training. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Daily setup and shutdown of VR lab  

• Setup specific VR lab profiles, briefings, and demonstrations for academic / training sessions. 

• Provide instruction to students/instructors on use of equipment. 

• Setup new hardware/software and perform basic troubleshooting. 

• Installation of VR simulators, mapping of Hand-On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) controls, and managing mission profiles  

• Produce/Edit/Review and stitch raw 360 videos into viewable VR video clips for academic use. 

• Produce / edit 3D drawings / models for academic use 

• Participate in project planning and team code reviews 

• Management and maintenance of VR simulators, video, 360 cameras and training files database.  

• Ensure computers are kept in compliance with the most current security measures. 

• VR Subject Matter Expert for information systems 

• Provide briefings/tours to demonstrate capabilities of VR lab. 

• Hardware Custodian and manager for licenses and accounts hardware/software 

• Assist in researching and procurement of commercial technology for “proof of concept” testing. 

• May be required to travel to conferences, meetings or other sites to acquire specialized technical development information 

Qualifications 

Required 

• BS in computer science, computer engineering or related technical field 

• Requisite Certification for C++ primarily (C# considered as well) 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a software development or programming 

• Ability to integrate modeling software utilizing the Unreal Engine game engine. 

• Must possess or be able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance 

• Understanding and application of: 

• High and low polygon count models 

• Texture mapping 

• Materials (properties) 

• Shaders (Anisotropic, Oren-nayar-blinn, Phong, etc.) 

• Lighting techniques 

• Decimation 

• Baking (texture, Normal, lighting) 

• FBX 3D file formats 

Desired 

• Certification or familiar with C++ and C# 

• Programming experience with HTC Vive hardware and software 

• Familiar with other versions of commercially available hardware and software required for virtual reality, 3D modeling/drawing, and video editing 

• Familiar and capable of setting up, networking, and installing software on gaming computers and laptops 

• Ability to acquire DODI 8570 certification. 

• Familiarity with the following programs: 

• Academic: Steam, Camtasia, GoPro 360 video software, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Tiltbrush, Masterpiece VR, Google Earth VR, 

• Simulator:  DCS, Milvis, FSX, Flyinside, Prepar3D, etc. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time. 

• May be required to climb stairs. 

• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Security Responsibilities 

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.  

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. 

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