Game Development Engineering Intern (Unreal Engine) - Galvion

Galvion exists to empower military and tactical missions around the world. Our Armor, Active Systems and Focused Solutions divisions work independently as well as collaboratively to design, develop and deliver best-in-class, purpose-built solutions that enhance the agility and survivability of the modern warfighter and other demanding end-users. With 20 years of experience, we have a proven track record as a reliable partner and a reputation for excellence. We believe in human-centered innovation and work proactively to solve the problems left unsolved by others so that our partners can safely complete their missions. At Galvion, we honor our history, harness our power and galvanize the future.

The successful candidate will contribute heavily to the simulation efforts of the Warfighter Systems Integration Lab by writing Unreal Engine 5 individual blueprints, materials or assets in general, and by optimizing overall engine functions to improve the spatial and temporal resolution of the simulation.

This is a paid internship and has a start date of mid-May and ends in mid-late August 2025.

About the role - you'll need to:

• Design Blueprints, Materials, Levels or generic assets for VR in UE5
• Test and debug features
• Explore and improve overall settings of the engine to optimize performance.
• Produce documentation for replicability.
• Come up with algorithms for data collection and visualization.
• Integrate external services in python or other convenient languages.
• Work closely with electrical and systems engineers

About you - you'll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science etc. (second year or more)
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5
• Understanding of Lighting, performance and other engine features.
• Familiarity with blueprint programming.
• C++ a plus
• Blender a plus
• Comfortable working with fire weapon replicas and combat simulation

THE TEAM
You will work closely with an accomplished leader with significant industry experience and be the SME on a team of passionate and driven individuals who are making a difference for our modern-day war fighters, law enforcement, and EMS.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.