On-Set Virtual Production Engineer

Job Description

The primary focus of the On-Set Virtual Production Engineer is to ensure operational integrity of a complete, on-set virtual production system. This includes:
Maintaining state-of-the-art hardware and software systems
Providing front-line support to on-set operators and artists
Troubleshooting in a fast-paced, cutting-edge production environment
Interfacing with other on-set technical departments
Relaying issues to the global Virtual Production Engineering team
Potential travel for location work

What You'll Do
Maintain complex hardware, video, & software solutions to assist in virtual production data acquisition & display.
Provide front-line technical support for virtual production operators, artists, and production staff.
Troubleshoot complex, on-set technical issues, package up problems, and redirect to the global engineering team when required.
Maintain and ensure correct setup of virtual production hardware systems, including motion capture technology, VR systems, video systems, and networking, at our Vancouver-based virtual production LED stage.
Maintenance of equipment between productions.
Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and tools.
Debugging and development of virtual production tools to meet immediate production demands.
Update documentation for virtual production hardware or software setup to reflect any changes.
Work as part of the global ILM virtual production team to provide effective virtual production solutions.
Test and validate newly deployed or released hardware or software solutions. Work closely with the global engineering team in testing and releasing new and modified systems.
Work with the virtual production engineering and stage teams to improve the reliability and efficiency of virtual production hardware and/or software systems.
Work with virtual production operations to design, bid, and build out temporary ''pop-up'' volumes for location work.
Interface with engineering leads throughout the Lucasfilm companies regarding the state of the on-set virtual production systems.
Communicate effectively with leads and other virtual production team members.

What We're Looking For

General:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
5 years experience in broadcast, VFX or similar production facility
Proficiency with realtime workflows and virtual production technology is desirable
On-set experience is desirable

Hardware and Systems:
Experience with Linux environments and administration
Experience with signal and/or video hardware systems, including cameras
Experience with interfacing external devices via APIs and protocols
Experience with virtual reality equipment is desirable
Experience with networking hardware and protocols is desirable

Software:
Experience scripting in Python is desirable
Experience using and scripting for DCC editors and/or 3D tools is desirable

Personal/Professional:
Detail-oriented
Self-sufficient
Ability to troubleshoot under pressure
Ability to work well with a wide range of personality types
Must possess strong communication skills
Ability to work extended hours
Ability to travel

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$96,800 to C$123,900 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with ILM (Vancouver) Inc., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkyzm0-3-149-250-24-42 in your application.