Technical Intern – Spatial Computing & Scene Reconstruction (2026 Summer Internship Program)

Job Description

Technical Intern – Spatial Computing & Scene Reconstruction (2026 Summer Internship Program) | Noblis

The Tone:
This is an internship at Noblis, a company dedicated to solving national challenges through advanced scientific, engineering, and management expertise. Based in Reston, VA, Noblis delivers critical solutions to government agencies. This role offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge spatial computing and scene reconstruction, allowing an intern to contribute directly to the development of immersive systems within the Noblis Immersive Systems Laboratory. The work helps build sophisticated virtual reality environments for critical federal missions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Reston, VA
• Pay: $23–$38 hourly
• Team: Virtual reality systems development team within the Noblis Immersive Systems Laboratory
• Mission: Contribute to creating immersive systems by applying skills to scene reconstruction and spatial computing applications.
• Tech Stack: Python, Rust, Swift, PCL, Open3D, PDAL, Cesium, GIS systems, geotiles, Git, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, XR frameworks, spatial anchors, world tracking, VR/AR development tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop and implement scene reconstruction algorithms and workflows to create detailed virtual environments.
• Process and integrate 3D spatial data from various capture sources into immersive systems.
• Build spatial computing features, including 3D interactions, physics simulations, and spatial interfaces, for user experiences.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to integrate scene reconstruction assets and spatial features effectively.
• Test spatial computing experiences with reconstructed scenes and provide feedback on their usability and performance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Geospatial Science, or a related field, with a minimum 3.3 GPA and at least one semester left in school after the internship. Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience: Familiarity with scene reconstruction concepts, 3D data processing, spatial computing, and an understanding of 3D mathematics, physics, and spatial computing principles.
• Skills: Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust, Swift), knowledge of spatial data formats and coordinate systems, strong problem-solving and debugging abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bonus: Experience with scene reconstruction techniques (photogrammetry, 3D scanning, LiDAR) and libraries (PCL, Open3D, PDAL), spatial computing platforms and SDKs (XR frameworks, world tracking), geospatial tools (Cesium, GIS systems), version control (Git), real-time 3D application optimization, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and VR/AR development tools.