Senior Synthetic Reality Developer

Shield AI
Madrid, Spain
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level 3D artists with a focus on simulation and defense-tech who can work in a collaborative, production-driven environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years in 3D modeling and UV optimization for simulation environments
    — “Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in 3D modeling and texturing.”
  • Professionals who have experience with Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Maya for high-quality texture and geometry creation
    — “Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Maya for 3D modeling, geometry creation, and optimization, including Features and Moving Models.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands strict adherence to technical standards and production consistency
    — “Ability to work within established technical standards and production requirements”
  • Geographic flexibility may be necessary due to global operations
    — “With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific”

How to stand out

  • Showcase experience in optimizing UV coordinates for efficient texture mapping
    — “Strong proficiency in developing and optimizing UV coordinates”
  • Highlight projects involving real-world asset reproduction using references and documentation
    — “Ability to accurately reproduce real-world assets and environments using photographic references and technical documentation.”
  • Demonstrate expertise in Maya for complex geometry creation and optimization
    — “Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Maya for 3D modeling, geometry creation, and optimization”
  • Emphasize your commitment to quality and on-time project delivery in your portfolio or interviews
    — “Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and on-time project delivery.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • high-quality 3D models
  • efficient UV coordinates
  • realistic textures
  • consistent deliverables
  • on-time project delivery
Typical background
3D modelingtexturingsimulation development

Skills & requirements

Required

3D ModelingTexturingUV CoordinatesSpatial AwarenessReal-world Asset ReproductionTechnical StandardsQuality AssuranceProject Delivery

Preferred

Airport InfrastructureAviationCartographyGISCADVisual Database DevelopmentOrthophotographySatellite ImagerySimulationSynthetic EnvironmentsDigital Twins

Stack & domain

3D ModelingTexturingAutodesk MayaAdobe PhotoshopUV CoordinatesGISCADSimulationDigital TwinsQualityContinuous ImprovementProject DeliveryDefense-techSynthetic Reality

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in 3D modeling and texturing.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Maya for 3D modeling, geometry creation, and optimization, including Features and Moving Models.
  • Strong proficiency in developing and optimizing UV coordinates, ensuring efficient use of texture space and appropriate pixel density.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for creating and editing high-quality, realistic textures.
  • Excellent spatial awareness and ability to interpret complex proportions, scales, and geometric relationships.
  • Ability to accurately reproduce real-world assets and environments using photographic references and technical documentation.
  • Ability to work within established technical standards and production requirements, ensuring consistency across deliverables.
  • Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and on-time project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Airport infrastructure, including lighting systems, signage, and pavement markings.
  • Aviation.
  • Cartography.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
  • Visual database development for simulation.
  • Orthophotography, satellite imagery, and technical documentation.
  • Simulation, synthetic environments, and digital twins.

Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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