AR/VR Research Assistant - Unity & C#

Jimmy Jazz; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services is seeking Part-Time Undergraduate Research Student Assistants to contribute to the NSF CREST Grant work in ARNR. The team blends graduate and undergraduate researchers to advance Intelligent Human-System Integration using AR and VR technologies.

As the largest student employer on campus, the Enterprises offers hands-on roles spanning technology, science, and research, with flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules while providing valuable

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona.
• Proficiency in Unity and C# programming is required.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and 3D environments.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research and assist in literature reviews, data collection, and documentation.
• Design and develop ARNR training scenarios for the IME Smart Manufacturing Lab.
• Implement and test interactive simulations using Unity and C# programming.
• Support the integration of AR/XR systems with Digital Twin environments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of VR/XR-enhanced training systems through user studies and analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers across multiple subprojects within the CREST Center.
• Dedicate up to 10-20 hours per week during academic semesters and summer for research-related activities.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services is seeking Part-Time Undergraduate Research Student Assistants to contribute to the NSF CREST Grant work in ARNR. The team blends graduate and undergraduate researchers to advance Intelligent Human-System Integration using AR and VR technologies.

As the largest student employer on campus, the Enterprises offers hands-on roles spanning technology, science, and research, with flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules while providing valuable