Extended Reality (xr) Lab Developer

Embry-Riddle

Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Base: mid $65,000s to mid $70,000s; bonus/equity: ...
Unity (c#) development
Vr/ar/mr simulation development
Openxr and steamvr frameworks
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is celebrating 100 years of leadership in aviation and aerospace education, serving over 30,000 students worldwide

Job Summary

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is celebrating 100 years of leadership in aviation and aerospace education, serving over 30,000 students worldwide.
  • The XR Lab Developer will build high-fidelity, performance-optimized immersive simulation systems and collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students to support aviation education and research.
  • The position offers comprehensive health benefits, 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is celebrating 100 years of leadership in aviation and aerospace education, serving over 30,000 students worldwide.

Salary

Base: mid $65,000s to mid $70,000s; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, tuition coverage, retirement contributions, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Unity (C#) development
  • VR/AR/MR simulation development
  • OpenXR and SteamVR frameworks
  • Real-time rendering and shader optimization
  • Multiplayer/networked simulation environments
  • Integration of external flight dynamics models
  • Version control workflows (Git)

Nice-to-have

  • 3D content pipeline experience
  • Aviation experience or certifications
  • Project and laboratory management skills
  • Technical advising and mentoring
  • Collaboration with faculty and researchers
  • Presentation at academic and industry conferences

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years object-oriented programming
  • 5+ years professional Unity development
  • 3-5 years relevant XR or simulation experience
  • Experience with real-time rendering pipelines
  • Experience integrating flight simulation systems
  • Bachelor/Graduate degree preferred

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Not specified

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