Systems Designer (Remote)
Interplay Learning, United States
Job Description
Engineering meets gaming. The Systems Designer will be part of the SIM and Instructional Design team where you will be focused on creating realistic electrical system simulations for use within our training, VR product.
This position is 100% remote. #LI-Remote
Ethos: At Interplay, we love what we do. We embrace our daily challenge to push technological limits to invent better ways to make learning easier and training more powerful. We attract passionate people and invite spirited discourse. We celebrate that our jobs fit our lives, not the inverse. We are uncompromising in our belief that together: we can build better training, build better careers and build better lives for customers and our team.
Company Overview: Interplay Learning sits at the intersection of EdTech, Virtual Reality, and Enterprise Software as it modernizes Learning Management amp; Content Systems throughout the skilled trade industries.
- We’ve developed an end-to-end platform from a purpose-built authoring engine (Volt) to a growing catalogue of on-demand simulation content that is both scalable and customizable.
- We leverage leading technology to help the next generation of students and professionals develop advanced skillsets through proprietary experiential learning.
- We are uniquely positioned to make an incredible impact on the skilled trades industry. The skilled trades world is facing a critical skills gap leaving many businesses without the right talent to grow their business. Did you know that 60% of current skilled trades workers will retire in the next 10 years? Our training is the fastest way to a skilled workforce.
- In February 2021, we closed a Series B funding from several top tier venture firms!
Position: Systems Designer
Part of the SIM and Instructional Design team where you will be focused on creating realistic electrical system simulations for use within our training, VR product.
What you’ll do:
- Work alongside a team of designers and production coordinators to create electromechanical models for use in simulation
- Utilize Interplay’s set of proprietary design tools to build lifelike electrical systems (we will train!)
- Create electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings
Who you are:
An electrical or mechanical engineer who has an interest in VR, computers, gaming or training
Requirements
- Electronics, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
- Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
- Experience in eLearning and/or training
- Ability to work remotely
- Visual Programming Experience, a plus
Benefits
- Generous vacation policy (3 weeks of PTO + week off around the end of year holidays)
- Medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
- Private company stock options
- Learning stipend
- We are an Austin, TX based start-up but this position will be 100% remote.
Company Awards amp; Recognition:
- Our platform, SkillMill was awarded the prestigious 2020 Innovation Award for the software category by AHR -- the largest marketplace for the $90 billion HVAC industry.
- Interplay Learning was awarded a Best in Business gold medal from Inc. Magazine in 2020. One of only 30 companies in the U.S. to receive the award.
- We were recognized by the Bill amp; Melinda Gates Foundation for our contribution to accelerating education innovation. The $100,000 prize was awarded for the exceptional work done by our developers on our proprietary VOLT engine.
- Virtual Reality is the next Smartphone, VR breakthrough has begun at the enterprise level.
Diversity Statement
At Interplay Learning, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and how we operate our business. We’re building a diverse workforce that cultivates and supports all individuals for the betterment of each other, our company, and our customers. We believe a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices. Interplay Learning commits to promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, and all other identities represented among our diverse membership.
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Interplay Learning is an equal op