R&D Engineer – VR User Interface Developer (m/f)

SD-26153 R&T ENGINEER - VR USER INTERFACE DEVELOPER

Fixed term contract | Belval | 2.5 Months

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on VR User Interface Developer to join a short-term research and development project. The successful candidate will design and implement an immersive user interface running on a VR headset and connect it to a robot digital twin. The interface will enable users to visualise the robot, access relevant operational information, and interact with the digital-twin environment in an intuitive and reliable way. The role combines virtual-reality development, user-interface engineering, 3D interaction design, and integration with robotics or simulation software.

Key tasks:

• Designing and developing an immersive user interface for a VR headset.
• Implementing intuitive 3D interactions, menus, dashboards, status indicators, controls, and notifications.
• Integrating the VR interface with a robot digital twin and its underlying simulation or robotics platform.
• Visualising relevant robot and system information, such as robot position, operating mode, sensor data, alerts, and task progress.
• Supporting user interaction with the robot digital twin, including monitoring, exploration, and, where applicable, control functionalities.
• Developing the application using a suitable real-time 3D engine, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Testing and optimising the interface on the target VR headset, with particular attention to usability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborating with researchers, robotics engineers, software developers, and user-experience specialists.
• Maintaining the source code and preparing technical documentation covering the architecture, installation, configuration, and integration procedures.
• Delivering a functional and demonstrable prototype within the three-month assignment.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• University degree or equivalent professional experience in computer science, software engineering, game development, robotics, human-computer interaction, or a related field.
• Knowledge of software development, 3D visualisation, virtual reality, and user-interface design.

Language skills

• Fluency in English (and French), both oral and written. Other relevant languages are an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff's soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 60 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days' paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy (not remote) and access to Digital lunch vouchers

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Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A CV with contact details

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes. LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability. Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above. As part of our recruitment process, the selected candidate might be subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies. Further checks and restrictions might apply to candidates in compliance with export controls requirements For the purposes of the position and in accordance with applicable legislation, the successful candidate may be requested to provide a recent criminal record certificate.

This position offers a gross monthly salary between €5043 and €6586, paid over 13 months (€65.559–€85.618 annually) based on full time employment. The final salary offer within this range will be determined based on the candidate's overall profile, qualifications and professional experience. For part time employment, the salary is adjusted pro rata.