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Placement Student (HMI, Graphics and QA)

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Description
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 June 2026.
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.
Technical Roles Available
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
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Additional Beneficial Knowledge
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
Personal Skills Required
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


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Values & Culture
At 3t, our values of Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence 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.
Ideal Candidates
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.
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