Senior Synthetic Reality Developer
About the company
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in 3D modeling and texturing.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Maya for 3D modeling, geometry creation, and optimization, including Features and Moving Models.
- Strong proficiency in developing and optimizing UV coordinates, ensuring efficient use of texture space and appropriate pixel density.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for creating and editing high-quality, realistic textures.
- Excellent spatial awareness and ability to interpret complex proportions, scales, and geometric relationships.
- Ability to accurately reproduce real-world assets and environments using photographic references and technical documentation.
- Ability to work within established technical standards and production requirements, ensuring consistency across deliverables.
- Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and on-time project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
- Airport infrastructure, including lighting systems, signage, and pavement markings.
- Aviation.
- Cartography.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
- Visual database development for simulation.
- Orthophotography, satellite imagery, and technical documentation.
- Simulation, synthetic environments, and digital twins.
What we offer
Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.