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The Department of Interactive Media at Bradley University seeks a dynamic individual to join our award-winning and nationally ranked department as a Computer Graphics (CG) Engineer on a government awarded subcontract. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. 

This position is a non-exempt (hourly) position, working a minimum of 30 hours per week and is 100% externally funded, subject to external funding for a maximum of 3 years. Incumbent may work remotely.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years professional development experience. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing 3D applications using technologies such as, OpenGL, Vulcan, CGAL, ROS, and 3d computer graphics API's such as Blender and Unity. Your expertise in Python and C/C++ will be crucial in developing graphics tools for the project.

A successful candidate should possess experience in: 

• Creating 3D models for integration into a rendered environment.
• Knowledge of render engines and shader algorithms
• Recommending strategies and developing features/capabilities for new rendering pipelines and mesh. 
• Code management through GIT and utilization of GitHub
• Industry standard programming languages such as C, C++, Python, XML
• Command Line usage of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Usage of IDE such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
• Familiarity with mathematical principles underlying computer graphics algorithms such as Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Numerical Analysis.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Working closely with a small team to design, code, review, and test software features optimized for use on laptop and desktop platforms
• Monitoring scientific literature for innovations that can be adapted for our use cases

The candidate must have a deep understanding of geometric surface definitions for polygonal surfaces, parametric surfaces, implicit surfaces, and point clouds. Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines, strong written and verbal communication skills, and excellent presentation skills are also desired. 

Appointment requires a bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Design, Game Art or a relevant technical field, or equivalent years of experience and evidence of successful production experience in creative works and/or industry. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials will not be accepted through third party web sites.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois.

The Department of Interactive Media is part of the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts that consists of the Departments of Art & Design, Communication, Interactive Media, Music, Theatre Arts, an interdisciplinary Global Scholars Program, and its nationally renowned Hollywood Semester. The Slane College enrolls approximately 1,000 students and has a generous endowment, with excellent integrated technology to support teaching and scholarship in six exclusive campus buildings.

Visit Bradley University at: www.bradley.edu  

Visit the Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts at: www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/cfa/  

Visit the Department of Interactive Media at: www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/interactive/ 

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and the IM department is a strong proponent of diversity. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.