Senior XR​/VR Engineer

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet‑scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design‑once, build‑many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

The Senior XR/VR Engineer is a technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and implementing extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) solutions to transform nuclear construction, training, and operations. This position combines expertise in immersive technologies, 3D visualization, and real‑time rendering to enable AR‑guided workflows, VR training simulations, and digital twin visualization for Nuclear OS. You’ll work at the intersection of cutting‑edge XR technology and nuclear infrastructure, helping to improve safety, reduce errors, and accelerate workforce training.

• Design and develop immersive AR/VR applications for nuclear construction, training, and operational support using industry‑leading platforms (Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar)
• Create AR‑guided work experiences that overlay 3D models, instructions, and blueprints onto workers’ field of view through smart helmets and tablets
• Build VR training simulations that recreate construction scenarios in controlled environments where mistakes become learning opportunities
• Develop digital twin visualization tools enabling interactive 3D plant walkthroughs and real‑time construction progress monitoring
• Implement AR overlay systems that display hidden infrastructure (pipes, cables, conduits) behind walls via tablet or headset cameras

• Create immersive training modules for construction workers, engineers, and operators using VR technology
• Develop AR welding training solutions that provide real‑time guidance on weld quality, accuracy, and proper techniques
• Build safety training environments using augmented virtuality to improve hazard recognition and situational awareness
• Design role‑based training experiences tailored to specific job functions with interactive, hands‑on learning paths
• Implement serious gaming elements to engage workers and improve knowledge retention (studies show VR training can improve retention by up to 80%)

• Integrate XR applications with Nuclear OS platform ensuring seamless data flow between digital work packages and AR/VR experiences
• Enable real‑time construction monitoring through AR interfaces that flag errors, misalignments, or missed steps using computer vision and sensor data
• Develop AR‑enabled digital work packages that provide just‑in‑time training and guidance on the job
• Support robotic teleoperation through AR/VR interfaces for remote operations in high‑dose areas
• Create visualization tools for operations training simulators and engineering design reviews

• Develop high‑fidelity 3D models of nuclear facilities, equipment, and construction sites optimized for real‑time rendering
• Create photorealistic environments using photogrammetry, CAD data, and BIM models
• Build interactive 3D interfaces for exploring digital twins and construction progress
• Optimize 3D assets for performance across multiple XR platforms (mobile AR, standalone VR headsets, PC‑based systems)
• Implement spatial computing solutions for accurate registration of virtual content in physical environments

• Evaluate and recommend XR hardware platforms (Holo Lens, Magic Leap, Meta Quest, Varjo, smart helmets, etc.)
• Establish development standards and best practices for XR application development
• Lead technical architecture for multi‑user collaborative XR experiences
• Research emerging technologies including spatial computing, hand tracking, eye tracking, and haptic feedback
• Optimize performance for real‑time rendering, tracking accuracy, and latency reduction
• Mentor junior developers on XR…