Extended Reality (XR) Lab Developer

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks an Extended Reality (XR) Lab Developer to design, develop, integrate, optimize, and deploy immersive virtual, augmented, and mixed reality simulations for aviation education, research, and training.

Requirements

• 5+ years of object-oriented programming experience.
• 5+ years of professional Unity (C#) development experience.
• Experience developing optimized VR/AR applications for modern XR hardware platforms.
• Strong understanding of real-time rendering pipelines (URP/HDRP), shader development, and performance profiling tools.
• Experience with multiplayer/networked simulation environments.
• Familiarity with OpenXR and SteamVR frameworks.
• Experience with source control systems (Git, PlasticSCM).
• Experience integrating external systems via REST APIs, TCP/UDP, and telemetry data feeds.
• Ability to build complex XR simulations that are optimized and performant.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced academic environment.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Tuition Coverage
• Retirement Contributions
• Generous Time Off