2026 EOL Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research (SUPER) Internship

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research•Boulder, CO

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL) seeks UNDERGRADUATE Engineering students to participate as interns in the Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research (SUPER). The 2026 SUPER internship will run for 11 weeks, from May 18 - July 31, 2026. Interns work hands-on with NCAR/EOL engineers on developing atmospheric observing systems such as radar, lidar, and sounding systems, and associated software developments involving data analysis, visualization, and management. Each intern is matched with a unique engineering research project involving an EOL observational platform, promoting learning, contributing to their field of study, and gaining exposure to atmospheric science applications.

Requirements

MUST be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in sophomore year or above (no Freshman) in an accredited US university or college with a major/concentration in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science or Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Other engineering or mixed engineering disciplines
Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 11-week summer program
Basic knowledge, through coursework, of engineering concepts.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific and engineering computing tools and programs.
Ability to work as part of the team.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with mentors and peers in a manner that supports collaboration and inquiry.
Knowledge of basic office and communication software (e.g., G Suite, email clients).
Ability and willingness to work within the organization's guidelines and policies, and within the assigned work groups.

Nice To Haves

Have completed two or three years of relevant college courses, have some basic research and programming experience, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 5.0 scale).

Responsibilities

Research: Interns will be chosen to work on selected projects based on their skills and academic background. They will collaborate closely with EOL engineers to contribute to real-world research and development. Engineering projects at NCAR are unique each year.
Reports and Presentations: At the conclusion of the summer program, each intern prepares a poster presentation of their work.
Community and Professional Behavior: SUPER interns work, reside together, and are part of a larger UCAR and NCAR summer interns community. SUPER interns are expected to contribute positively to the UCAR/NCAR community, conduct themselves appropriately and professionally, and adhere to UCAR's Code of Conduct. Interns are expected to participate fully during regular office hours, SUPER functions, and while traveling for the internship.

Benefits

SUPER interns receive an hourly wage and travel support, if applicable.
SUPER interns who are local to the Boulder area and lease their housing may receive a predetermined stipend to help cover leasing costs.

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