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Virtual Reality 3D Modeler

Virtual Reality 3D Modeler

Leidos

Remote

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.
(Group Profile/Link to Group page) - https://www.leidos.com/capabilities/digital-modernization
Your Next Great Adventure Awaits!
Leidos is seeking a Virtual Reality 3D Modeler!
The NISC IV program of Leidos is seeking a candidate with Virtual Reality (VR) modeling skills to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with 3D Modeling and VR of Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) siting projects. The 3D Modeler will use Autodesk Maya or 3ds Max, Blender, Adobe Illustrator, Google Earth, Unreal, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk InfraWorks, Blue Marble Global Mapper and QGIS in support of the ATCT siting projects. A key element of this support requirement is the ability to expertly create accurate three-dimensional (3D) designed FAA facilities and airports based on real site conditions, basic engineering concepts, or from existing AutoCAD drawings and be able to optimize those models for real-time VR applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Generate 3D VR models for FAA ATCT within the programs specified requirements.
  • Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, UV maps, normal maps and optimization for real time rendering utilizing Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max or Blender for seamless export into the Unreal engine.
  • Ability to be a creative thinker, problem solver and work independently in a team environment.
  • Collaborate with the 3D modeling and VR development teams guiding best practices for real-time 3D model asset optimization for VR applications, promoting efficient workflows, and offering innovative tech solutions to maintain quality while maximizing performance.
  • Familiar with 3D modeling and optimizing CAD and BIM formats for use in VR applications.
  • Willing to participate in design reviews and provide creative input on VR experiences.
  • Willing to teach other team members, learn new software applications and techniques.
  • Willing to stay current with VR trends, 3D modeling techniques, and emerging tools.
  • Provide on-site technical support for VR tower siting assessments, including Audio/ Video troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware/software compatibility issues, cabling, and conference sharing software platforms.
  • Experience with VR hardware setup and support.
  • Experience supporting VR demos, testing environments, and live presentations.
  • Assist with the deployment of VR systems at customer and tower siting locations when needed.
  • Support development of standard 3D Cab model formats (i.e., templates) for use across the siting team platform to ensure consistency.
  • Proactively identify areas that need to be improved based upon Siting meeting activities and policy changes.
  • Support program-specific standards and processes related to the development of 3D models.
  • Ability to write clear technical instruction documents for customer use.

Please note: This is a Remote role.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR a Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Experience with analyzing, capturing, compiling, and editing geographic data from a variety of sources, including satellite imagery, terrain elevation data, point cloud data, lidar data, and aerial OR ground-based photographs utilizing geographic information system (GIS) software applications QGIS OR Blue Marble Global Mapper.
  • Experience with 3D model performance and polygon budget requirements for VR applications.
  • Experience with 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and point cloud optimization for virtual reality applications utilizing 3D capture software applications.
  • Experience in one or more: Autodesk Maya, 3ds max OR Blender 3D modeling software.
  • Experience with Virtual Reality (VR).
  • Experience with 3D modeling for VR software applications.
  • Familiar with the Adobe CC suite of software applications including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Familiarity reading engineering drawings and interpreting airport layout plans and diagrams.
  • Familiarity solving non-complex network connectivity issues.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated project management skills; the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously in order to meet customer requirements and deadlines (i.e., manage time, prioritize tasks, coordinate resources).
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder OR working in the USA with a temporary protected status (TPS) visa who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years
  • Position requires approximately 20-25 % travel.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice/Plus To Have, But Not Required):
  • Familiar using Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk InfraWorks software.
  • Experience using Cesium Ion and the Cesium for Unreal plugin.
  • Proficiency using Google Earth PRO.

Please Note: The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $100,000 to $110,000 with a slight wiggle room (no guarantees) based on relevant experience and assessment. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
June 16, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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