Intern, XR Lab

European Space Agency - ESA

. Further develop Extended Reality tools based on Unreal Engine for astronauts .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipPorz-Wahn • GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Unreal Engine development and proficiency in C++ and Python, with a strong interest in extended reality and machine learning applications. Capable of collaborating effectively in a team environment while adhering to export control regulations.

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Unreal Engine DevelopmentC++ ProficiencyPython ProficiencyExtended Reality DevelopmentMachine Learning Applications

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Hard Skills

Unreal Engine DevelopmentC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingMachine Learning TechniquesComputer VisionData Processing PipelinesReal-Time Interaction FeaturesSoftware PrototypingIterative TestingVersion Control

Tools & Technologies

Meta Quest 3XR Lab ToolsCollaborative Software Engineering Practices

Industry Keywords

Extended RealityMachine LearningEuropean Space AgencyExport Control RegulationsInternational Space Station

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Further develop Extended Reality tools based on Unreal Engine for astronauts
Perform preliminary work for projects using Meta Quest 3 headsets onboard the International Space Station
Combine extended reality development with machine learning techniques for interaction, perception, environment understanding, data interpretation, and context-aware assistance
Design, prototype, implement, and evaluate software components in collaboration with the team
Develop on-device real-time interaction features, sensor or data processing pipelines, computer vision-based functions, or software tooling
Contribute to technical trade-offs, implementation work, and iterative testing of candidate solutions
Collaborate with engineers in the XR Lab and experts at the European Astronaut Centre
Support development of concepts for using Meta Quest 3 headsets onboard the ISS

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a university student, preferably in the final or second-to-last year of a Master's-level university course
Must be able to prove enrollment at the university for the entire internship duration
Good knowledge of English or French required
Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset
Proven experience in Unreal Engine development
Intermediate C++ and/or intermediate Python proficiency
Interest in extended reality development and machine learning applications
Familiarity with version control and collaborative software engineering practices
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations
Applications only considered from nationals of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Workplace support and accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Assistance during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities
Internship learning and development opportunities in extended reality, machine learning, human spaceflight, and multidisciplinary engineering
Exposure to practical implementation and experimentation
Opportunities to contribute to future operational and research use cases