Job Description

UES, Inc. has an opportunity available for an Augmented Reality (AR) and/or Virtual Reality (VR) Developer to join our collaborative multi-disciplined team working within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. The immediate research project will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining AR/VR scenes. The goal is to address gaps and opportunities for implementing scalable and more interoperable AR/VR instances in complex and spatially cluttered environments, such as those present in manufacturing systems. A background in relevant fields (e.g., computer science, engineering, and game development), strong programming and communication skills, and a demonstrated willingness to learn more about the application domains (e.g., robotics, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies) will be required for this role. The AR/VR Developer will work closely with both AFRL materials engineers and manufacturing experts as well as professors, students, and staff to develop robust AR/VR installations coupled with other Industry 4.0 technologies. Consequently, experience with advanced communications technologies, such as cloud services and standard messaging protocols, is preferred.



Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study is required.


• 1-3 years of experience working in a similar function (inclusive of academic and industrial experience)


• Technical Expertise in multiple of the following will be required: industrial augmented/virtual reality, game development, computer vision, data science, and communication technologies.


• This position is working within a government facility and requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferences:

• Familiarity with pervasive software suites for game development (Unity, Unreal, etc.) and standard XR tools and data structures (OpenXR, WebXR, glTF, etc.)


• Experience with programming languages (C#, JavaScript, C++, Python), and version control practices and software (Git, SVN)


• Experience in computer vision (asset tracking, spatial anchoring, etc)


• Familiarity of Industry 4.0 and related challenges

Additional Information

UES, Inc. is an innovative science and technology company providing customers with superior research and development expertise since its inception in 1973. Our long-term success is a direct result of a strong commitment to the success of our employees. We look forward to reviewing your application.

UES, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.PI148353648