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Image Processing Software Engineer Intern
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
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Image Processing Software Engineer Intern
Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll contribute to projects that make a global impact—supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.
Position Overview
This summer-based internship is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing a career in software development. You will work on-site at the EROS Center near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and gain real-world experience in software engineering. Candidate must have three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Work on meaningful projects that support Earth science and sustainability
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors who are passionate about innovation
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in software development
- Be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience with modern software development tools and methodologies
- Exposure to cloud technologies and data systems
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities for professional growth
- Insight into government contracting and mission-critical IT operations
Core Responsibilities
- Design and implement tasks required in the development of software products
- Communicate and coordinate activities and technical status with your mentor, supervisor, Project Lead, and other team members
- Ensure all software activities are conducted in accordance with standards and best practices
- Support software planning including requirements definition, activity identification, and estimating
- Perform and document preliminary and detailed design of software components
- Implement software from detailed designs
- Develop and conduct software testing
- Document the testing effort through generation of test plans, procedures, and reports
- Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with CM processes
- Participate in code reviews
Education & Skills
Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or equivalent
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Experience using Python and C/C++
- Experience interfacing with database systems
- Unix/Linux experience
Desired Skills
This internship is designed to help you learn. Prior experience in all skills is not expected.
- Postgres experience
- Experience with remote sensing, digital image/signal processing techniques, and basic geography concepts such as map projections
- Experience with AWS Cloud Services (S3, EC2, EKS, ECR, Lambda)
- Experience with CI/CD
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence for software code generation and documentation
Special Requirements
- Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
- Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access
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.
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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 team’s 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.
