Near View Content Developer

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

Summary  

The Near View Content Developer will assist in the design, development, and implementation of modeled assets in a collaborative environment.  They will be expected to contribute and maintain a 3D model repository with the rest of the team, document their work in progress, and provide feedback on task progression.  They should have strong problem solving skills and be willing to support automation where possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

The Near View Content Developer will be expected to demonstrate strong 3D modeling, texturing, and animation skills to develop highly optimized assets for use in game engines.  Candidates should have a portfolio demonstrating these skills and be flexible to adjust workflows to match our organizational processes within assigned schedules.  They should be able to perform productively in a fast-paced work environment either independently or as a part of a team.  The candidate should be able to create either high poly and/or low poly models as well as execute standardized baking workflows to publish assets in a game engine.  Ideal candidates should be comfortable working off of a variety of reference sources whether  photographs, 3D scans, or CAD models.  They will be expected to work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Instructional System Designers (ISDs) requiring strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• BFA in Computer Art or 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Advanced proficiency using Digital Content Creation tools (i.e. MODO, Maya, 3DSMAX)
• Advanced proficiency using game engines (i.e. Unreal Engine 4, Unity 5)
• Advanced proficiency using texturing tools (i.e. Photoshop, MARI, Substance Painter/Designer)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to juggle several tasks at once while prioritizing them based on deadlines
• Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Character modeling and rigging experience a plus
• Houdini experience a plus
• AR/VR experience a plus

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

•  DoD Secret Clearance is required

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some travel may be required. 

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Ability to operate a personal computer and sit at workstation for extended periods of time 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds 

OTHER DUTIES  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.  

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]  

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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