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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. The company's portfolio includes Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies, with operations across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
We are seeking a Senior Synthetic Reality Developer to join our Madrid office. In this role, you will create high-fidelity 3D models and textures for simulation and synthetic environment applications, with a focus on photorealistic asset creation and optimization. You will work on complex real-world environments and infrastructure, translating technical documentation and photographic references into production-ready digital assets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and optimizing 3D models using Autodesk Maya, including geometry creation, feature development, and model optimization
- Creating and editing high-quality, realistic textures in Adobe Photoshop
- Developing and optimizing UV coordinates to ensure efficient texture space utilization and appropriate pixel density
- Accurately reproducing real-world assets and environments based on photographic references and technical documentation
- Working within established technical standards and production requirements to ensure consistency
- Collaborating with simulation and defense technology teams to deliver assets that meet stringent quality and performance standards
- Maintaining strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and on-time project delivery
You will leverage your spatial awareness and technical expertise to interpret complex proportions, scales, and geometric relationships, translating them into optimized digital representations suitable for defense and simulation applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 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 texture space usage 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:
- Experience with airport infrastructure, including lighting systems, signage, and pavement markings
- Aviation background or knowledge
- Cartography experience
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) expertise
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) proficiency
- Visual database development for simulation
- Experience with orthophotography, satellite imagery, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of simulation, synthetic environments, and digital twins
