Intern - VR Development (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • Renton, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is hiring a VR Development intern for summer 2027. The internship is a full-time, 12-week program with two timelines available to align with different academic calendars. It is based at the Global Training Center in Renton, Washington; candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the internship. The role is designed to provide skill development and work experience and does not guarantee future employment with Alaska Airlines.

The intern will contribute to projects supporting the business, community, and cultural growth in an innovative, collaborative environment. The position focuses on creating immersive virtual reality training experiences for Maintenance & Engineering teams, working with subject matter experts to turn technical procedures into interactive modules, and helping ensure the applications are usable and accurate.

Interns can connect with employees and company leaders through events and programming. The internship includes unlimited standby travel benefits, available from the first day, and up to six employee choice travel credits.

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 such as Blender or 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 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 designing and developing 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 improve training effectiveness through VR.

Benefits

• Unlimited standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED