Interactive Visualization Engineer

HRL Laboratories is seeking a talented Interactive Visualization Engineer to join their Visualization Group within the Computational Physics Department. This role combines creative visualization with technical software engineering, focusing on building sophisticated graphics, animations, and applications. The position involves working with cutting-edge AR/VR technology, 3D modeling, and physics simulations.

The ideal candidate will be at the intersection of technical expertise and creative design, working collaboratively with designers, researchers, and software engineers. The role requires strong programming skills, particularly in Unity 3D (C#), Blender, and Python, along with an understanding of 3D visualization and graphics programming.

Key responsibilities include developing AR/VR applications, creating pipelines for converting 2D CAD files to 3D models, implementing shader-based systems, and building user interfaces for system monitoring. The position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects while contributing to both the technical and creative aspects of visualization development.

The company offers a competitive salary range of $76,530 - $93,320, plus bonus and benefits. This is an on-site position in Malibu, CA, requiring U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain government security clearance, indicating work on significant government-related projects.

This role would be ideal for someone who combines technical software engineering skills with a creative mindset and has a strong background in 3D visualization, graphics programming, and modern development tools. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge visualization projects while contributing to important research and development initiatives.