Engineering Summer Placement jobs

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3t Drilling Systems, the worldwide leader in the manufacture of 3D simulations for the oil & gas industry, are looking for talented placement students to join our friendly software team for a 30-week placement starting in Summer 2026. This role is based at our office at Bournemouth International Airport, UK.

The Company

At 3t, we are passionate about up-skilling and empowering workforces to ensure a prosperous future where all workers, organisations and our industries thrive.

3t is the combination of world-leading companies that are together transforming training in the energy, and wider safety-critical sectors, combining cutting-edge immersive technology with award-winning high-impact workforce training. We stand as a global training powerhouse operating across 60 countries worldwide.

Together, we are training the workforce of the future.

3t Drilling Systems develop and manufacture advanced simulation technology solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the oil and gas industry.

With over 1500 simulators deployed in over 60 countries; we are the largest global provider of drilling simulators.

Our experience in the design, manufacture, installation, and deployment of simulators allows us to offer a unique solution for any individual requirement.

The Role

This will involve developing, deploying, and maintaining the various software systems that make up our immersive simulation solutions, including real-time physics models, innovative user interfaces, physical “cyber chairs” and 3D graphics software for projection domes, large multi-screen video walls and VR.

There are multiple roles available within the team to suit a range of technical skills:

• Behavioural/physics model programming in C# or C++
• UI programming in .NET, WPF, WinForms
• Graphics programming and VR development in Unity
• Web dashboard development in AWS, React, Node.js, Docker
• Exercise scripting in C#, Python or similar
• Software QA using Jira and Zephyr
• Test Automation with Ranorex

Knowledge of or experience with the following would also be beneficial:

• Atlassian toolset and workflow; Jira, Confluence
• Source control and principles; SVN, Unity Version Control (Plastic SCM), Bitbucket
• Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies
• Closed AI/ML technologies and their integration into proprietary software applications

To ensure a good fit with the team we are looking for the following blend of personal skills:

• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies on the job
• Analytical mindset
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Self-motivation

The Person

Our values are at the heart of what we do and reflect what is important to 3t, how we operate and fulfil our vision. We are looking for future colleagues who believe in the power of working together by being open and respectful, think creatively and dare to be different to find solutions and are dedicated, driven and passionate to strive for excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for students undertaking a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study: computer science, software engineering, games development etc. The roles will be based primarily in our Bournemouth office, but with opportunities for international travel to regional offices and customer sites.

INDLP

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 30 weeks

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Application question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person