Job Information
Noblis Summer 2026 - Immersive Systems Development Intern in Reston, Virginia
Responsibilities
We are seeking a technical intern for our Noblis 2026 Summer Internship Program.
This internship offers hands-on experience in Virtual Reality (VR) development and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge immersive technologies. We are looking for a motivated coder looking to expand their skill sets on a team that excels in leveraging the latest development tools and hardware platforms to expand the art of the possible in virtual and augmented reality systems. The immersive systems development intern will be an integral part of our virtual reality systems development team in the Noblis Immersive Systems Laboratory.
Responsibilities
Implement VR features including interactions, physics, and user interfaces
Debug and troubleshoot VR-specific issues across various platforms
Apply VR best practices for performance optimization and user comfort
Collaborate with designers and developers to integrate VR assets and features
Document code and maintain technical documentation
Test VR experiences and provide feedback on usability and performance
Integrate VR SDKs and third-party plugins
Required Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or related field with a 3.3 GPA and at least one semester left in school
US Citizen
Familiarity with VR development concepts and platforms
Understanding of 3D mathematics, physics, and spatial computing
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Passion for VR technology and immersive experiences
Experience with one or more programming in languages including, but not limited to Rust, C#, Python, Kotlin, Swift, etc.
Experience in one or more Game Engine development platforms (Bevy, Unity, Unreal, Godot, StereoKit, Reality Composer Pro, etc.
Experience in UI/UX that focus on user experience in XR.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with VR SDKs and standards (XR Interaction Toolkit, Oculus Integration, SteamVR, OpenXR)
Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
Understanding of performance optimization techniques for VR
Overview
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards (https://noblis.org/who-we-are/awards/) for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us (https://noblis.org/contact) .
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $23.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.