XR Engineer

Location: Dunton

XR Engineer

DescriptionRLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for an
** XR Engineer
** to support their team.
** Additional information:
** INSIDE IR35

Candidate must have the ability to learn quickly in a complex technical environment, be extremely proactive and self-motivated, and be a team player.

This role is a hybrid position requiring a balance of creative visualization work and logical data/process management.

Location:

Dunton - 4 days a week onsite

Travel:
Possibility of travel to Germany
** Eligibility:
** Due to working on behalf of our client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declinedResponsibilities
* XR Review Leadership:
Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews.
* Data & Workflow Management:
Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency.
* Data Pipeline:
Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production-ready visualizations.
* Tool Development:
Collaborate with customers to develop tailored review environments that serve as active decision-making tools (e.g., integrating decision matrices into the visual session).
* Continuous Improvement:
Actively contribute to the continuous development of XR tools and delivery, identifying opportunities to automate processes and integrate new technologies.

Qualifications
** Skills Required**:
* Technical & Analytical:
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bridge the gap between visual fidelity and data logic.
* Data Proficiency:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (complex data handling), Access, and PowerBI (dashboard creation/maintenance).
* Visualization:
Functional experience with high-fidelity visualization tools (e.g., VRED, UNREAL, or similar).

* Collaboration:

Excellent people, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
** Skills Preferred**:
* Automotive OEM Systems:
Knowledge of automotive OEM internal systems, specifically Teamcenter (structure management) and Vis Mock Up .
* Advanced Visualization:
Deep understanding of Autodesk VRED (variants, scene optimization) and Game Engine tools (Unreal Engine).
* Programming:
Experience coding in Python (for scripting/automation) or C++.
* AI &

Innovation: Strong understanding of LLMs (Large Language Models) and how they can be applied to generate responses or automate engineering workflows.
* IT

Infrastructure: Background in IT hardware, networking, and XR hardware systems (HMDs, tracking, render nodes).
** Experience

Required:

** No direct experience required if the candidate holds a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.
** Experience Preferred**:3-5 Years of visualisation experience or relevant industry.
*
* Education Required:

** Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.
** Education Preferred**:

Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.