Intern - VR Development (Summer 2026)

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

84d • $30

About The Position

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands-on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network. This internship is for summer 2026. Our internships are full-time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars. This internship will be located in SeaTac, WA. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Game Design, Interactive Media, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine for VR development.
• Basic understanding of 3D modeling and animation tools (e.g., Blender, Maya).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Passion for emerging technologies and their application in training and education.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of immersive VR training modules for Maintenance & Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical procedures into interactive VR experiences.
• Support testing and debugging of VR applications to ensure usability and accuracy.
• Help document development processes and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to enhance training effectiveness through VR.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air (flight processing fee may apply depending on the company being hired into and the airline being booked).
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree