XR Engineer

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for an XR Engineer to support their team Position description: Rate: £29.59 (Via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £38.38 under AWR’s – Agency Worker Regulations 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. 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 VisMockUp. * 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. 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 declined