Job Description

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently seeking an Associate or Mid-LevelDatabase Content Developer to become part of the Visual Systems Terrain Environments team, where you will help build visual database content for the next generation of flight simulators to train military pilots. Terrain Environments is responsible for the design, development, and integration of visual and sensor content optimized for real-time rendering on the training device. Position is located in Hazelwood, Missouri.

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Our team is full of opportunities that will challenge you in new and intriguing ways, let you learn from a highly experienced foundation of team knowledge, and allow you to contribute from your unique experiences to expand the collective capability of the team.

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Position Responsibilities

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• Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to manipulate and modify data to desired standard for use in project to include creation of airfield models.
• Generates terrain mesh from satellite imagery and elevation data.
• Models and textures 3D environment and assets like terrain, props, building exteriors, and vehicles.
• Collaborates closely with engineering teams to establish requirement and expectations.
• Analyzes and fixes bugs with models and visual databases such problems with normals, textures, UV maps, edge flow, rendering defects, and other problems found in 3D models.
• Supports team to develop and document processes, tools and procedures.
• Works under general supervision.

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Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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• 2+ years of experience with GIS tools and geospatial concepts
• 2+ years of experience with visual database creation tools and concepts
• 2+ years of experience with 3D modeling software and concepts
• 1+ years of experience with photo-editing and texturing tools and concepts

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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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• 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)
• Associate's Degree or higher
• Experience working with either of the following GIS software packages: QGIS version 3.1 or newer or Blue Marble Global Mapper version 19 or newer.
• Experience working with Presagis/CAE Creator version 16 or newer.
• Experience working with Adobe Photoshop version CS5 or newer, or equivalent.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: 3D model/terrain modeling packages such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3D Max, or Blender Foundation Blender; image manipulation programs such as GIMP; content development for OpenSceneGraph or gaming engines; version control tools such as Subversion, ClearCase or GIT.
• Experience working with Presagis/Argenium TerraVista version 16 or newer.
• Knowledge of flight simulation and visual database terminology.
• Knowledge of FAA airfield standards.
• Experience working with database standard industry data sources such as NGA data sets (DAFIF, DTED, TFADS, FLIPs, SAC/AFD, CADRG, CIB, etc.).
• Familiarity with GIS data sets such as Open Street Map or land use data.
• Knowledge of Agile workflow.
• Experience with technical writing a plus.

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