Intern, Extended Reality Programmer (Winter 2027)

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a talented university student for an Intern, Extended Reality Programmer position (Winter 2027). You will contribute to a cross-disciplinary XR team by coding in C++, C#, and Swift, and by applying Unreal Engine, Unity, and ARKit/RealityKit to aerospace challenges.

You will help coordinate research projects with industry partners, support the creation of an XR lab at the Bombardier site, develop training guidelines, and present your findings to teams while working in a

Qualifications

• Student in software/computer engineering or CEGEP with aerospace interest.
• Proficient in C++, C#, and at least one engine (Unreal/Unity).
• Knowledge of AR/VR toolchains and 3D modelling basics.
• Strong collaboration and communication in a matrix team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate XR research projects with industry, academia and government partners.
• Become an expert in new XR tech to support ongoing R&D programs.
• Help establish an extended reality lab at the Bombardier site.
• Define project frameworks using various devices (HoloLens, Oculus, Vive, Vision Pro).
• Contribute to XR framework development, use-case support, and training guidelines.
• Present achievements to teams and help generate new IP from innovations.

Skills

C++

C#

Swift

Unreal Engine

Unity

RealityKit/ARKit

3D modelling

Wearable tech

MS Office

Education

Baccalaureate or higher in Software Engineering / Computer Engineering / CEGEP

Tools

Reality Composer Pro

Job description

Intern, Extended Reality Programmer (Winter 2027)

Innovation is in our DNA… is it in yours?
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit.

Your boarding pass will include…

Several conferences, including:

• Meet An Executive
• Women Taking Flight

Learning more about Bombardier, including:

• Bombardier Products conference
• Visits of the Bombardier sites
• Bombardier Academy of Learning

Many social/networking opportunities, including:

• Networking for Success

What are your contributions to the team?

• Participate in the coordination of strategic collaborative research projects in extended reality (XR) with industry, academia and government partners.
• Support new and current projects by becoming an ‘expert’ in new technical arenas depending on the needs and requirements of each R&D project, and the technology that needs to be investigated.
• Support and integrate the creation of an extended reality lab at the Bombardier site.
• Defining a framework for an extended reality project through the use of novel software for various types of devices such as Microsoft HoloLens, Oculus, HTC Vive and Apple Vision Pro.
• Participate in the Bombardier XR framework development and support of use cases.
• Generate training and maintenance guidelines for the XR community.Regularly communicate and present your achievements to the teams and inspire innovative design thinking.Develop new intellectual property through the maturing of each innovation project.
• Develop business cases for implementation of new concepts: design and technical evaluation.

How to thrive in this role?

• You are a second (2nd), third (3rd), or fourth (4th) year University student in Software Engineering or Computer Engineering or CEGEP level with an interest in aerospace.
• You are an expert in C++, C#, Swift or other programming languages.
• You have a GOOD knowledge of Unreal Engine, Unity, or Reality Composer Pro.
• You have some knowledge of RealityKit/ARKit.
• You have some knowledge of 3D modelling tools.
• You have experience using wearable technology, either augmented or virtual headsets
• You have the necessary skills to be able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• You have good communication skills
• You can analyze a problem and work systematically towards its solution
• You keep abreast of the latest technological developments and have a flair for research.
• You can think critically about a new situation and get to the heart of it
• You enjoy working in a team environment and are comfortable working in a matrix reporting relationship.
• You are autonomous, organized and have strong analytical skills
• You have strong skills in MS Office suite
• You convey complex ideas simply through written reports and presentation material
• You can work with a minimum level of supervision and be proactive in proposing solutions and improvements

Boarding Information:

• Duration: months

It is important to note that our internship opportunities are open to students only, not new graduates. All our interns may be required to occasionally travel outside of Canada for training/work purpose.