About the role#
This internship at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center offers an opportunity to contribute to Earth science data systems. You will work on-site with a team of engineers to support research and technology that assists scientists and decision-makers. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement software components based on detailed requirements.
- Coordinate technical status and activities with team members and project leads.
- Conduct software testing and document the process through test plans and reports.
- Support software planning, including requirements definition and activity estimation.
- Participate in code reviews and manage configuration change requests.
- Ensure all development work follows established standards and best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering fields.
- Experience with Python and C/C++.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and database systems.
- Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access.
- Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. is required to obtain a Government Security credential.
- Experience with Postgres, AWS Cloud Services, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, or Artificial Intelligence for code generation is a plus.
- Familiarity with remote sensing, digital image or signal processing, and basic geography concepts is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About KBR, Inc.
KBR, Inc. provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. The company operates in sectors including aerospace, defense, energy, and cybersecurity. Based in Houston, Texas, it functions as a public company. It currently employs over 31,000 people across various international locations.
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