Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites

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Job Summary:

KBR, Inc. is a company focused on innovation and improving the world responsibly. They are seeking a Software Application Developer Intern to support the GOES-R Series of geostationary satellites, contributing to software development that processes and visualizes satellite imagery for environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Help build and optimize operational software systems supporting the NOAA Satellite mission software systems

• Contribute to visualization interfaces and data processing tools used by scientists and forecasters nationwide

• Play an active role in software testing, refinement, and deployment

• Collaborate with an expert team supporting one of NOAA’s flagship missions

• Grow technical skills and professional experience in an impactful, mission-driven setting

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university

• Solid foundation in mathematics and geometry, including basic integral calculus and two semesters of college-level physics

• Proficiency in Python, including object-oriented programming and scientific libraries like NumPy and SciPy

• Functional knowledge of Linux (RedHat/CentOS), bash commands, and basic text editors like vi

• Familiarity with Git version control workflows

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development practices

• Basic knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases

• Interest in scientific software development and maintaining robust, scalable code

• Exposure to Docker or cloud-based deployment environments

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

• Eagerness to learn and explore new tools and techniques

• Scientific visualization using JavaScript (e.g., D3.js)

• Processing satellite imagery for feature extraction and environmental analysis

• Data science techniques for usage modeling, monitoring, and system diagnostics

Company:

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time. Founded in 1919, the company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company.