Virtual Reality 3D Modeler

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Leidos is hiring for a Virtual Reality 3D Modeler!

The NISC IV program within Leidos is seeking a candidate with Virtual Reality modeling skills to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with 3D Modeling, and Virtual Reality (VR) of Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) siting projects. The 3D Modeler will use Unreal, Adobe Illustrator, ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, Autodesk AutoCAD, Infraworks and Maya software, in support of the ATCT siting projects. A key element of this support requirement is the ability to expertly create accurate three-dimensional (3D) designed FAA facilities based on real site conditions, basic engineering concepts, or from existing AutoCAD drawings and be able to optimize those models for real-time VR applications.

Routine Duties Will Include:

• Generate 3D VR models for FAA and Non-Federal towers within the programs specified requirements.

• Ability to be a creative thinker and problem solver.

• Collaborate with the 3D modeler and VR developer teams guiding best practices for real-time 3D model asset optimization, promoting efficient workflows, and offering innovative tech solutions to maintain quality while maximizing performance.

• Experience with compiling and editing geographic data from a variety of sources, including satellite imagery, terrain data, point cloud data, lidar data, and aerial photographs utilizing ArcGIS pro and Autodesk Infraworks.

• Familiar with 3D modeling, texturing and UV mapping using Autodesk Maya for seamless export into Unreal.

• Familiar with optimizing CAD and BIM formats for use in VR applications.

• Familiar with all aspects of the Unreal engine.

• Experience with 3D scanning, photogrammetry and point cloud optimization for VR utilizing Reality Capture software.

• Experience maximizing performance in VR.

• Willing to learn new software applications.

• Desire to teach others and learn new techniques.

• Provide minor on-site technical support for VISTA tower siting studies including Audio/ Video troubleshooting, cabling, and conference sharing software platforms.

• Assemble / disassemble VR/AR equipment to include VR equipment set up and shut down.

• Provide technical support on-site and remotely as needed.

• Support development of standard 3D Cab model formats (i.e., templates) for use across the siting team platform to ensure consistency.

• Proactively identify areas that need to be improved based upon Siting meeting activities policy changes.

• Support program-specific standards and processes related to the development of 3D models.

• Ability to write clear technical instruction documents for customer use.

Please Note: this is a 100% remote role with 10% travel to FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Sites.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to use Autodesk Maya, AutoCAD and Infraworks 3D modeling software.

• Familiar with processing photogrammetry, lidar, and point cloud data using Reality Capture software.

• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and Global Mapper software.

• Experience using Cesium Ion and the Cesium for Unreal plugin.

• Familiar with the Adobe CC suite of software applications to include Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Experience with 3D scanning techniques.

• Proficiency using Google Earth PRO.

• Familiarity reading engineering drawings and interpreting airport layout plans and diagrams.

• Experience with FAA Air Traffic Control Tower cabs.

• Familiarity solving non-complex network connectivity issues.

• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR a Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience my be considered and/or accepted in lieu of degree.

• Demonstrated project management skills; the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously in order to meet customer requirements and deadlines (i.e., manage time, prioritize tasks, coordinate resources).

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder OR working in the USA with a temporary protected status (TPS) visa who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with No breaks OR leaving the country. One must be able to show documentation of proof once asked by security or the FAA.

• Position requires approximately 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FAA Air Traffic Control Tower cabs.

Please Note: The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $90,000 to $105,000 with a slight wiggle room to go up based on relevant experience and assessment. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Why Leidos?

• Grow with Us: Be part of a company that values innovation and encourages professional development.

• Make a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to safer, more efficient airspace for everyone.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Join Leidos and help us transform the future!

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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