XR Hardware Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ECS is seeking an XR Hardware Technician to work to support the development and lifecycle support of game engine-based 3D virtual training products used in the naval nuclear propulsion program. You will participate as team members with Fluor Marine Propulsion (FMP) engineers assigned to various projects. The preferred location for the work is at the FMP site located in West Milton, NY with the FMP site in West Mifflin, PA as an alternative site. Technical services will be performed primarily in an office environment using FMP provided computers. An active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) “L” Access Authorization (security clearance) is required. A DOD “Secret” security clearance may also be acceptable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist FMP with 3D model integration efforts.
• Provide discrepancy report correction within the scope of work during and following test programs.
• Attend regular meetings with FMP personnel to review the status of work in progress, to discuss new work and to establish targets for the completion of specific items.
• Work with game programmers and FMP subject matter experts to generate digital graphics and animations for use in virtual training products.
• Work with graphic artists, game programmers, and FMP to define and refine user interfaces and experiences.
• Support emergent work outside of normal working hours, as required.
• Maintain clear documentation of work efforts in various work group databases/tracking systems.
• Maintain NNL-specific qualifications as assigned by the work group supervisor.
• Attend scheduled work group and NNL training.
• Participate and contribute to lessons learned discussions and/or critiques of work-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by FMP related to research, development, and support of XR technologies and applications.
• In the event personnel are issued government-furnished equipment, i.e., laptop computer, must abide by all rules and regulations associated with that property’s use and safekeeping.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
• OR an associate’s degree of Journeyman’s papers in a relevant field and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) “L” Access Authorization (security clearance) is required. A DOD “Secret” security clearance may also be acceptable.
• Equivalent experience in the military in lieu of the associate’s degree is acceptable.
• Shall possess:
  1. Theoretical knowledge of electrical circuits and devices and the ability to read electrical schematics.
  2. A working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office programs.
  3. The talents necessary to construct and wire control panel instrumentation and I/O systems.
  4. The skills of the trade for general maintenance on 120 VAC electrical circuits.
  5. The mechanical skills to disassemble and reassemble mechanical components with the aid of mechanical drawings and maintenance procedures.
  6. The ability to learn new technologies.
• Physical requirements including bending/twisting/grip and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Desired Knowledge and Experience (but not required):

• Prior experience diagnosing problems and performing basic troubleshoot and repair of equipment is preferred.
• Prior experience with XR technologies is preferred.
• Prior U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience or prior experience on Engine Room Team Trainer projects is preferred.
• Prior experience designing, constructing, or operating simulation-based training equipment is preferred.
• Prior experience and proficiency in soldering is preferred.
• Some domestic travel to NNPP program sites may be required