Senior XR / VR Engineer

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About The Role

The Senior XR / VR Engineer is a technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and implementing extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) solutions to transform nuclear construction, training, and operations. This position combines expertise in immersive technologies, 3D visualization, and real-time rendering to enable AR-guided workflows, VR training simulations, and digital twin visualization for Nuclear OS. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge XR technology and nuclear infrastructure, helping to improve safety, reduce errors, and accelerate workforce training.

Key Responsibilities

XR / VR Application Development

• Design and develop immersive AR / VR applications for nuclear construction, training, and operational support using industry-leading platforms (Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar)
• Create AR-guided work experiences that overlay 3D models, instructions, and blueprints onto workers' field of view through smart helmets and tablets
• Build VR training simulations that recreate construction scenarios in controlled environments where mistakes become learning opportunities
• Develop digital twin visualization tools enabling interactive 3D plant walkthroughs and real-time construction progress monitoring
• Implement AR overlay systems that display hidden infrastructure (pipes, cables, conduits) behind walls via tablet or headset cameras

Training & Simulation Systems

Create immersive training modules for construction workers, engineers, and operators using VR technology

Nuclear OS Integration

3D Content & Asset Development

Technical Leadership & Innovation

Safety & Quality Assurance

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Technical Skills - XR Development

Technical Skills - 3D & Graphics

Technical Skills - Programming

Domain Knowledge

Soft Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control

Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.