Simulation Developer Intern – Synthetic Data & Object Detection

OKSI • Torrance, CA

just now • $20 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Simulation Developer Intern to support the design and development of high-fidelity synthetic environments and automated data generation pipelines used for object detection and machine learning model training.

This role works alongside senior engineers to build real-time 3D simulation scenes, generate labeled datasets, and integrate synthetic outputs into ML workflows. The internship provides hands-on experience in simulation engineering, dataset development, and computer vision systems supporting defense and commercial applications.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Game Development, or a related technical field
• Experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) or similar real-time rendering platform
• Experience with Blender or comparable 3D modeling software
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or scripting for automation
• Foundational understanding of 3D graphics, simulation environments, or game engine concepts
• Basic understanding of computer vision concepts such as object detection or segmentation
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple technical tasks and follow established development workflows
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience generating synthetic datasets for machine learning
• Experience implementing domain randomization techniques
• Familiarity with PyTorch or other ML frameworks
• Shader programming experience
• Experience with sensor simulation (EO, IR, thermal)
• Background in autonomy, robotics, or defense applications

Responsibilities

• Build and modify 3D simulation environments using Unreal Engine
• Create and optimize 3D models, materials, and textures in Blender
• Configure lighting, weather, and camera perspectives for realistic scenes
• Generate labeled synthetic image and video datasets
• Assist with bounding box and segmentation ground truth extraction
• Support dataset organization, validation, and quality check.
• Help automate data export and labeling workflows
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers to support model training
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern