Immersive Technology 3D Content Specialist

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 3D Content Specialist specializes in the development of immersive media products used in the delivery of training. 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 hard/organic surface 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and rigging/animation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop hard surface models from references (photographs, technical data, etc.) with focus on real time rendering application.
• 3D hard surface 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.
• Complete other tasks as required
• Travel as required for the position.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree required, however 5+ years in an immersive environment development position can be substituted for the degree requirement.

Minimum Experience

• Four (4) years minimum experience
• If internal, 18 months in current position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience and proficieincy with 3D hard surface medeling, Low Poly game engine optimization techniques, and procedural texturing.
• Experience and proficiency with Unity, Unreal or equivalent environments.
• Experience and proficiency with Blender (Maya, 3DS Max, Cinema 4D, or equivalent 3D tool knowledge is useful but FSI uses Blender primarily).
• Experience and working knowledge of UV unwrapping, Texturing, (including procedural texturing), Materials, Lighting techniques.
• Experience and working knowledge of knowledge of object rigging and animation techniques.
• Experience and proficiency with 360 panoramic photography and image stitching preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
• Adaptability to rapid changes and perform in a fast-paced work environment.
• Results-oriented with high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervisor guidance.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

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.

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.

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the U.S. export regulations including but not limited to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. For roles subject to these regulations, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person, or FlightSafety must be granted the appropriate authorization from the governing agencies whose technology and information comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires the approval of an export license will be conditional on FlightSafety International's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a timeframe consistent with our business requirements. A "U.S. Person" according to the applicable definitions is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.  
    
Some positions will require the successful applicant be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, which may require U.S. Citizenship. 

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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