Job Summary

The VR Buck Lead Engineer is responsible for the strategic
development of VR infrastructure and the integration of physical seating bucks
with digital environments. This leader ensures that the VR process provides a
high-fidelity platform for evaluating ergonomic comfort, user posture, and HMI
efficiency before physical prototyping

Key Responsibilities

VR Infrastructure & Development

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  Hardware
  Integration: Lead the design and maintenance of physical/adjustable
  seating bucks integrated with VR sensors, motion tracking, and haptic
  feedback systems.
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  Lead
  Buck Development: Drive the end-to-end design and construction of
  physical seating bucks integrated with physical 3D printed parts and virtual
  environments for high-fidelity testing.
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  Toolchain
  Management: Oversee the technical infrastructure involving Eye
  trackers, FIGMA-to-VR pipelines, Motion Tracker, posture analysis software,
  etc.
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  System
  Calibration: Ensure the digital-to-physical spatial alignment (1:1
  mapping) of the VR buck to maintain validation accuracy for reach zones
  and visibility.
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  Standardization: Develop internal standards for VR hardware setups and evaluation
  methods to improve the reliability of virtual testing.

VR Validation Process

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  Workflow
  Orchestration: Define the end-to-end VR validation process, from CAD
  data ingestion to real-time user feedback assessments.
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  HMI
  Digital Prototyping: Validate intuitive and error-free interactions on
  EE related functions within the virtual environment.
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  Advanced
  Human Factors Analysis: Conduct cognitive load analysis and fatigue
  assessments specifically tailored for virtual simulations.
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  Continuous
  Improvement: Stay updated on emerging VR/XR technologies and
  regulations to refine validation tools and best practices.

Collaboration and Leadership

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  Cross-functional
  Alignment: Work with design and engineering teams to identify
  usability issues early in the VR phase and support rapid design
  iterations.
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  Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate complex VR validation insights and
  performance metrics (e.g., response time, accessibility) through detailed
  technical reports.

Requirements

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  Experience:
  10+ years of proven experience in ergonomic evaluation and HMI validation,
  with a specialized focus on VR/AR environments.
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  Technical
  Proficiency: Deep knowledge of ergonomic tools (posture analysis, motion
  tracking) and HMI testing tools like FIGMA and Eye trackers.
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  Education:
  Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Engineering,
  or a related field.
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  Leadership: Strong project management and
  communication skills to lead VR infrastructure projects within cross-functional
  teams