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Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites
Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series SatellitesKBR • Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites

Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites

KBR • Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Title :

Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal : to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

About the Internship

Join our 12-week immersive program supporting the future of environmental monitoring and prediction through the NOAA GOES-R Series of geostationary weather satellites. As a Student Mission Application Developer youll work alongside experts across the NOAA / NWS weather enterprise contributing to the development integration and deployment of software that processes distributes visualizes and monitors satellite imagery and environmental observations.

This role is designed for students who want to apply their programming skills to real-world weather climate ocean and space-weather applications that protect lives and property and enable more accurate forecasting and situational awareness for the National Weather Service.

The preferred duty location is NOAA / NWS Headquarters in Silver Spring MD with the possibility of remote participation for well-qualified candidates who can work independently.

Your Impact

  • Support and enhance operational weather and satellite-processing systems that power NOAA mission software
  • Contribute to visualization interfaces and environmental data tools used by NOAA scientists NWS forecasters and partners across the weather enterprise
  • Participate in software testing and refinement for pre-operational and operational satellite products
  • Collaborate with specialists supporting one of NOAAs flagship missions for the Nations weather-ready infrastructure
  • Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of software engineering meteorology Earth science and satellite remote sensing

Many past interns have contributed directly to operational NOAA / NWS systems with several moving into full-time roles after graduation.

Who Should Apply

Were seeking curious and motivated rising sophomores juniors seniors or graduate students with combined strengths in computer science / engineering AND meteorology atmospheric science physical sciences or Earth / space science.

Ideal candidates are eager to work in the NOAA / NWS operational environmentbridging software data systems engineering and applied science in ways that directly support forecasting environmental intelligence and hazard monitoring.

If youre passionate about applying technology to enhance weather forecasting climate monitoring satellite analysis and environmental decision support we want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and geometry including basic integral calculus
  • Two semesters of college physics
  • Proficiency in Python including object-oriented programming and scientific libraries (NumPy SciPy)
  • Functional experience with Linux environments (RedHat / CentOS) bash and standard text editors (vi)
  • Familiarity with Git version control workflows
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience or interest in the NOAA NWS or U.S. weather enterprise including exposure to satellite radar numerical weather prediction or environmental data workflows
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development practices
  • Basic knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases
  • Understanding of scientific software development and practices for maintaining robust scalable code
  • Exposure to cloud-based environments used for data processing or scientific computing
  • Interest in remote sensing satellite products AWIPS environmental intelligence tools or forecasting workflows
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for scientists engineers and operational users
  • Eagerness to explore new tools technologies and methodologies used across the weather enterprise
  • Optional Focus Areas

    Depending on your academic background and project assignments you may work on :

  • Scientific visualization using JavaScript (e.g. )
  • Satellite imagery processing feature extraction or algorithm prototyping
  • Data science techniques for user analytics monitoring and system diagnostics
  • Enhancing tools commonly used by NWS forecasters and NOAA scientists
  • What We Offer

  • Mentorship : Personalized guidance from experienced engineers and scientists
  • Meaningful Work : Contribute to NOAA systems with real-world national impact
  • Professional Development : Build technical analytical and leadership skills
  • Pathways to Full-Time Roles : Many of our interns go on to join KBR or our partner organizations in full-time positions
  • Inclusive Culture : We believe that diverse teams build better solutions and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply
  • Compensation

    $45600 $68300 / year equivalent

    Final rate determined by location qualifications and schedule. Hourly pay will be adjusted for part-time or full-time availability.

    Eligibility

  • U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work
  • We believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace we welcome applicants of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives
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    About the GOES-R Series Mission :

    Ready to launch your career and contribute to a mission that matters Apply today

    KBR Benefits

    KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

    Click here to learn more : KBR Benefits

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    Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

    At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

    KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and / or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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