Digital Modeler Expert - Virtual Reality Specialist

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As the Digital Modeler Expert - Virtual Reality Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Utilize your 2-3+ years of experience as a VR Artist to develop high-quality, immersive VR experiences.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Unreal Engine, covering all facets of the content creation pipeline.
• Optimize 3D engines for real-time performance, ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Work adeptly with both low poly and high poly 3D models, from surfaces to meshes.
• Execute unwrapping and texturing processes for hard surface and organic geometries.
• Develop, write, and optimize complex shaders in Unreal Engine.
• Implement functionality using Blueprints in Unreal Engine.
• Apply basic programming knowledge to enhance VR applications.
• Create realistic materials and lighting setups within Unreal Engine to achieve photorealistic scenes.
• Apply basic principles of keyframe animations to enhance interactivity.
• Have a meticulous eye for detail and realism, ensuring the highest visual standards.
• Challenge existing workflows and contribute innovative ideas for improvement.
• Prototype concepts and effectively incorporate feedback into iterative designs.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex technical issues within your discipline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing VR projects and proficiency in Unreal Engine.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
   

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.