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Virtual Reality Developer (Unreal Engine)

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE/1857428 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 29, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Research and Development
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1857428
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The Opportunity

Boeing Research & Technology - Australia (BR&T-A) supports the future growth and profitability of Boeing Australia's businesses and the broader Boeing enterprise. This advanced research and development arm creates future aerospace solutions while improving the cycle time, cost, quality and performance of current systems.

BR&T is looking for a Virtual Reality Developer to join the team. The successful applicant will work with a team of extended reality (XR) specialists to develop innovative solutions for application within new and existing Boeing products and programs. The Virtual Reality Developer will perform a variety of research and development activities focused on exciting new aerospace projects, contributing to a range of aircraft, training, and human spaceflight programs.

Some of the day to day activities in this role could be:

  • Designing and developing user interfaces for remote operations of platforms, including MQ28.
  • Creating new frameworks for training and engineering evaluations in extended reality.
  • Creating public facing interactive applications, games, and STEM engagement for space platforms including the CST-100 Starliner and the Lunar Terrain Vehicle.

This role is based at The University of Queensland, St Lucia.

As a Virtual Reality Developer within BR&T-A, you will

  • Design and develop gameplay systems;
  • Research and innovate new applications of interactive and immersive technologies;
  • Research, develop, and integrate cutting edge technologies to produce state of the art extended reality (VR/AR/MR) experiences;
  • Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of real-time 3D applications;
  • Develop interfaces between new and existing systems;
  • Liaise regularly with domestic and international stakeholders to understand/prioritise requirements and business needs;
  • Contribute to defining the extended reality research portfolio strategy.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • An undergraduate degree, equivalent qualification or experience in a field related to computer graphics, game development, or computer science;
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in fields related to computer graphics, game development or virtual/extended reality;
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in the development of real-time 3D experiences (games, simulation, serious games etc.) using Unreal Engine;
  • Demonstrated experience in modern software development practices using C++, and the ability to write efficient, clean, readable, reliable, and portable code;
  • Experience developing software in a team environment;
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
  • Ability to keep up to date with advances in technology.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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