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XR Engineer

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary £29 - £38 per hour
LocationEssex
Job type Contract
Discipline Professional Services
Reference97587_1771510053

Job description

XR Engineer

9-month initial contract

Based in Essex (4 days pw onsite)

£29.59ph - £38.38ph (Inside IR35)

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Essex, who are looking for an XR Engineer to join their team.

Job Description

As XR Engineer, your main responsibilities will include:

  • XR Review Leadership
  • Data & Workflow Management
  • Data Pipeline
  • Tool Development
  • Continuous Improvement

Qualifications/Skills needed

  • Knowledge of the Clients' internal systems, specifically Teamcenter and VisMockUp.
  • Deep understanding of Autodesk VRED and Game Engine tools
  • Experience coding in Python or C++
  • Strong understanding of LLMs
  • Background in IT hardware, networking, and XR hardware systems

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer