Intern - AI Software Engineering

About the role#

The ABS Harsh Environment Technology and Digital Research Centre (HET&DRC) is seeking an intern for the Fall 2026 semester. This role supports research on an intelligent ice-monitoring system for ships, contributing to the development of advisory service capabilities for vessels operating in icy waters and harsh atmospheric conditions.

What you'll do#

• Conduct literature reviews on AI and Machine Learning methods for ice-loads prediction.
• Assist in the design and development of an AI-based solver for ice-loads calculation.
• Process, visualize, and interpret engineering datasets.
• Write optimized and efficient code using Python and C++.
• Assist in the testing, validation, and benchmarking of AI models.
• Maintain organized project files, including datasets, code, and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with the local and global engineering teams.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a graduate or undergraduate student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a similar field.
• Substantial experience in developing and implementing code.
• Proficiency in Python; experience with C++ is preferred.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn is preferred.
• Ability to work independently as a self-driven contributor.

Location & details#

• Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.