General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high‑resolution surveillance systems.

We are looking for an AR/VR Training Developer to join our Air Systems Maintenance Training team in Palmdale, CA. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement immersive training solutions using visualization technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) within a pre‑existing Unity‑based training environment. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and software engineers to create interactive, realistic training experiences for aircraft maintainers, operational staff, and external customers.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop 3D assets, environments, and animations for VR training.
• Build interactive VR experiences in ModestTree (a Unity Based Training Software).
• Apply instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s) to ensure training effectiveness.
• Translate learning objectives into immersive, visual training scenarios.
• Test and refine VR simulations using user feedback.
• Ensure training content aligns with technical data and applicable military/government requirements.
• Oversee the development processes, workflows, and milestones.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum, training schedules, workflows, and milestones that support AR/VR training deliverables.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and company policies, and maintain safety standards and other applicable obligations whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in a related field and three or more years experience developing and administering training programs.
• Hands‑on experience with Unity and/or Unity based virtual reality software, familiarity with Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and Photoshop.
• Experience creating VR/AR/MR/3D learning experiences.
• Experience writing scripts, scenarios, and branching interactions.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory.
• Experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience building and optimizing VR applications for standalone headsets (e.g., Meta Quest 3), including interaction design and performance tuning.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Willingness to work onsite in Palmdale, and to work extended hours and travel as needed.
• Knowledge of VR hardware platforms (e.g., Meta Quest 3).
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to work extended hours, travel as needed.
• Work full time, 100% on-site with fellow team members in Palmdale, CA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Job Category

Product Support

Experience Level

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

56,820

Pay Range High

96,015

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

Yes

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret