Software Engineer, IT Support, Systems Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - XR Development

Location:

Farnborough 2-3 days but could be flexible
Duration: ASAP for 6 months
Rate:
Up to £750 per day via an approved umbrella company

Are you passionate about immersive technology and ready to make a real impact? Our client, a leading organisation in defence training, is hiring for a reputed client to develop cutting-edge training and education tools using virtual and mixed reality.

What you'll be doing:

* Rapidly produce Unity or Unreal-based XR applications in an agile environment.

* Collaborate with project teams to prioritise and translate requirements into actionable backlogs.

* Integrate immersive content from modelling resources and configure XR system components, including enterprise management platforms.

* Develop secure software solutions tailored for defence environments, deploying to device estates remotely and locally.

* Create and execute comprehensive system test plans, perform regression and performance testing, and document results.

* Maintain traceability between requirements and testing, supporting defect resolution.

* Work closely with developers, engineers, and stakeholders, providing technical support during transfer to service phases.

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

What you'll bring:

* Extensive experience in developing XR software with Unity or Unreal, including immersive user interfaces.

* Proven track record in software development, integration, and testing within immersive environments.

* Strong skills in Visual Studio and Azure Dev Ops.

* Excellent problem-solving, systems engineering understanding, and collaboration skills.

* Experience with technical leadership and working across complex projects.

Desirable:

* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar.

* Experience with Meta Quest SDKs (v78+), Quest 3, and Meta Quest firmware (v81).

* Knowledge of simulation software in defence or aerospace sectors.

* Experience with networking, multiplayer XR experiences, and enterprise device management.

Join a dynamic team working on innovative XR solutions for defence training. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to be part of this exciting journey