XR Engineer

Southend, Essex
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RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for an XR Engineer to support their team

Position description:

Rate: £29.59 (Via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £38.38 under AWR’s – Agency Worker Regulations

XR Review Leadership:

Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews.

Data & Workflow Management:

Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency.

Data Pipeline:

Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production-ready visualizations.

Tool Development:

Collaborate with customers to develop tailored review environments that serve as active decision-making tools (e.g., integrating decision matrices into the visual session).

Continuous Improvement:

Actively contribute to the continuous development of XR tools and delivery, identifying opportunities to automate processes and integrate new technologies.

Skills Required:

* Technical & Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bridge the gap between visual fidelity and data logic.

* Data Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (complex data handling), Access, and PowerBI (dashboard creation/maintenance).

* Visualization: Functional experience with high-fidelity visualization tools (e.g., VRED, UNREAL, or similar).

* Collaboration: Excellent people, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Skills Preferred:

* Automotive OEM Systems: Knowledge of automotive OEM internal systems, specifically Teamcenter (structure management) and VisMockUp.

* Advanced Visualization: Deep understanding of Autodesk VRED (variants, scene optimization) and Game Engine tools (Unreal Engine).

* Programming: Experience coding in Python (for scripting/automation) or C++.

* AI & Innovation: Strong understanding of LLMs (Large Language Models) and how they can be applied to generate responses or automate engineering workflows.

* IT Infrastructure: Background in IT hardware, networking, and XR hardware systems (HMDs, tracking, render nodes).

Experience Required:

No direct experience required if the candidate holds a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.

Experience Preferred:

3-5 Years of visualisation experience or relevant industry.

Education Required:

Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.

Education Preferred:

Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.

Additional Information:

**INSIDE IR35**

Candidate must have the ability to learn quickly in a complex technical environment, be extremely proactive and self-motivated, and be a team player.

This role is a hybrid position requiring a balance of creative visualization work and logical data/process management.

Location: Dunton - 4 days a week onsite

Travel: Possibility of travel to Germany

Eligibility:

Due to working on behalf of our client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined

Job Info
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Job Title:
XR Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southend, Essex
Salary:
£29.59 - £38.38 Per hour
Posted:
Feb 19th 2026
Closes:
Mar 22nd 2026
Sector:
Automotive & Aerospace
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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