Virtual Reality 3D Modeler

Leidos

1d•$82,550 - $149,225•Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Virtual Reality 3D Modeler to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with 3D Modeling and VR of Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) siting projects. The role involves creating accurate 3D models of FAA facilities and airports, optimizing them for real-time VR applications, and collaborating with VR development teams. The position requires strong skills in 3D modeling software, GIS applications, and an understanding of VR performance requirements. The role also includes providing on-site technical support for VR tower siting assessments and assisting with VR system deployments. This is a remote role with approximately 20-25% travel required.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR a Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
Ability to use Autodesk Maya, 3ds max OR Blender 3D modeling software.
Experience with 3D modeling for VR software applications.
Proficiency with geographic information system (GIS) software applications QGIS and Global Mapper software.
Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk InfraWorks software.
Familiar with processing photogrammetry, terrain elevation, lidar, and point cloud data using Reality Scan 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.
Familiarity solving non-complex network connectivity issues.
Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, UV maps, normal maps and optimization for real time rendering utilizing Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max or Blender for seamless export into the Unreal engine.
Ability to be a creative thinker, problem solver and work independently in a team environment.
Experience with analyzing, capturing, compiling, and editing geographic data from a variety of sources, including satellite imagery, terrain elevation data, point cloud data, lidar data, and aerial or ground-based photographs utilizing geographic information system (GIS) software applications QGIS, Google Earth and Blue Marble Global Mapper.
Experience with 3D model performance and polygon budget requirements for VR applications.
Familiar with 3D modeling and optimizing CAD and BIM formats for use in VR applications.
Experience with 3D scanning, photogrammetry and point cloud optimization for virtual reality applications utilizing Epic Reality Scan or similar 3D capture software.
Willing to participate in design reviews and provide creative input on VR experiences.
Willing to teach other team members, learn new software applications and techniques.
Willing to stay current with VR trends, 3D modeling techniques, and emerging tools.
Experience with VR hardware setup and support.
Experience supporting VR demos, testing environments, and live presentations.

Responsibilities

Generate 3D VR models for FAA ATCT within the programs specified requirements.
Optimize 3D models for real-time VR applications utilizing Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max or Blender for seamless export into the Unreal engine.
Analyze, capture, compile, and edit geographic data from various sources using GIS software applications QGIS, Google Earth and Blue Marble Global Mapper.
Manage 3D model performance and polygon budget requirements for VR applications.
Process photogrammetry, terrain elevation, lidar, and point cloud data using Reality Scan software.
Use Cesium Ion and the Cesium for Unreal plugin.
Utilize Adobe CC suite of software applications to include Illustrator and Photoshop.
Perform 3D scanning techniques.
Use Google Earth PRO.
Read engineering drawings and interpret airport layout plans and diagrams.
Solve non-complex network connectivity issues.
Clearly communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Manage several complex projects simultaneously to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
Provide on-site technical support for VR tower siting assessments, including Audio/Video troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware/software compatibility issues, cabling, and conference sharing software platforms.
Support VR demos, testing environments, and live presentations.
Assist with the deployment of VR systems at customer and tower siting locations when needed.
Support development of standard 3D Cab model formats for use across the siting team platform to ensure consistency.
Proactively identify areas that need to be improved based upon Siting meeting activities and policy changes.
Support program-specific standards and processes related to the development of 3D models.
Write clear technical instruction documents for customer use.