Virtual Reality Buck Lead Engineer (Ergonomics & HMI)

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

• Hardware Integration: Lead the design and maintenance of physical/adjustable seating bucks integrated with VR sensors, motion tracking, and haptic feedback systems.
• 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.
• Toolchain Management: Oversee the technical infrastructure involving Eye trackers, FIGMA-to-VR pipelines, Motion Tracker, posture analysis software, etc.
• 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.
• Standardization: Develop internal standards for VR hardware setups and evaluation methods to improve the reliability of virtual testing.

VR Validation Process

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

Collaboration and Leadership

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

Requirements

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