Software Engineer (IT)

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US, 76155 Columbus, OH, US, 43219 Company: FlightSafety International About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Purpose of Position The Immersive Technology Specialist specializes in the development of immersive media products used in the delivery of training. Responsible for implementing interactivity with new or existing frameworks to meet the training requirements. Responsible for developing training products to the highest quality taking computer equipment capacity, delivery limitations and end user experience into consideration. Specialist may be assigned to different areas specific to immersive technology development across the entire technical band including system infrastructure, environment development, and content modeling. Tasks and Responsibilities Develop scalable and sustainable frameworks to deliver interactive experiences in alignment with the training needs and quality expectations. Use existing frameworks to implement interactive experiences in alignment with the training needs. Prepare and import models into development environment. Importing models, assigning textures and materials. Assigning and linking interactivity. Develop interactivity mechanics. Lighting and scene composure. Framework user interface development. Component animation. Develop hard surface models from references (photographs, technical data, etc.) with focus on real time rendering application. 3D model optimization of OEM provided model data, structuring for real time rendering. Model texturing and lighting. Static model rendering. Estimate and document development hours. Adhere to team guidelines for project and task tracking. Adhere to project workflows, timelines and milestones. Participate in daily-standup and required agile ceremonies. Adhere to written guidelines for source control management. Contribute to documentation and knowledge bases. Report progress, identify and escalate risk to Courseware Technology leadership. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree required, however 5+ years in an immersive environment development position can be substituted for the degree requirement. Four (4) years minimum experience. If internal, 18 months in current position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas #J-18808-Ljbffr