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    Intern for Total Operational Weather Readiness-Satellites - Silver Spring, United States - KBR

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    Intern for Total Operational Weather Readiness-Satellites (TOWR-S)

    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.

    The internship will be in Silver Spring, MD with a duration of six months. There is a possibility for full-time intern work during the summer and breaks. Once interns have demonstrated the capability for independent work and sufficient familiarity with specific tools and topics, some remote work may be considered.

    This role will be fully integrated into the technical side of the team in the role of "Student Mission Application Developers". The intern will have the opportunity to contribute individually and in small-team contexts. Work will be focused on the development, integration, and deployment of software for processing, distribution, visualization, and monitoring of observations collected from the GOES-R series of geostationary remote sensing satellites ), via the National Mesonet Program ), as well as other operational environmental remote sensing platforms.

    This internship will be part time up to 20 hours a week for local currently enrolled students starting ONSITE this January for the Spring semester 2024. The primary onsite location is the headquarters of the National Weather Service in Silver Spring, Maryland.

    The duration of the internship opportunity is six months. There is a possibility for full-time intern work during summer and breaks. Once students have demonstrated the capability for independent work, and sufficient familiarity with specific tools and topics, some remote work may be considered.

    While all students are different and unique in their accrual of knowledge and ability, this opportunity will be best filled by rising junior and senior undergraduates with majors in computer science, engineering, meteorology, or the physical sciences.

    Optional Computing and Technology specializations:

    As reflected in the background summary, TOWR-S work is multidisciplinary, and there will be opportunity for students' work assignments to have a specialization component based on how their academic focus matches with ongoing developments. Specialization areas of interest include:

    • Scientific Visualization using javascript, and packages such as
    • Processing of remote sensing observations for feature extraction and estimation
    • Data sciences, including development of usage models and monitoring schemes.

    Required Education & Technical Experience:

    • High School Diploma
    • Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university pursuing an Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
    • Students should have solid mathematics and geometry skills through basic integral calculus, along with the equivalent of two semesters of college level physics.
    • Fluent Python programming skills, including demonstrated ability to write object oriented code, and work with data processing modules such as numpy and scipy.
    • Fluent as a developer in the Redhat/Centos Linux OS, including functional knowledge of standard bash command set, and use of the vi editor.
    • Working knowledge of software revision control and specific experience with git

    ***This position requires U.S. citizenship because of the sensitivity of work.***

    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.​

    Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

    At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. 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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