Our VR/AR Lab Technician internship provides hands-on experience supporting advanced virtual and augmented reality applications across aerospace, medical, and technology projects. Interns work directly in the VR lab assisting with setup, operation, and maintenance of headsets, tracking systems, high-performance PCs, and motion-capture equipment. The role includes preparing virtual environments, supporting Human Factors (HF) evaluations, managing lab hardware and inventory, troubleshooting technical issues, and assisting with rapid prototyping and basic 3D asset preparation.

Interns will also support motion-capture sessions using optical and IMU-based systems, assist with real-time human motion analysis, and help process captured data for use in digital human models and simulations. Additional tasks may include contributing to Unreal Engine environments, assisting with basic scripting or tool development, and supporting the creation and optimization of volumetric or animated assets for accurate, real-time playback.

Interns gain practical experience working alongside human factors engineers and project teams while contributing to real client deliverables and immersive design efforts.

Suggested Concentrations and/or Majors

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Aerospace Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Human-Centered Design or Design & Usability
• Industrial Design
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Game Design or Interactive Media
• Motion Capture or Animation Technology

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with tools such as Unreal Engine, SolidWorks, Gravity Sketch, OptiTrack Motive, or Blender
• Basic programming experience in C#, C++, or Python
• Experience with VR/AR hardware or motion-capture systems
• Interest in human factors, simulation, or immersive technologies
• Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), or XR Development

This is a hands-on, in-person internship based out of our office in the Clear Lake Area of Houston, Texas, near NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Remote/hybrid internship options are unavailable.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 30, 2026.