Spring 2027 Graduate Internship - Applied Research Intern

Noblis • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

11h

About The Position

Noblis is seeking technical interns for its Spring 2027 Internship Program. This is a part-time internship, with interns working 10–20 hours per week during the spring. The intern will contribute to an applied research project involving a simulator or digital twin of either global maritime supply chains or satellite constellations. Work includes developing software and writing research papers.

Interns are full project members who conduct small, mainly self-directed research within a larger project and gain experience working with small programming and engineering teams. The role offers opportunities to build understanding of Python, Linux, software simulation, and web development. The position is part of Noblis, which works with government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Remote or hybrid status may change based on Noblis or government requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum 3.3 GPA, if applicable.
• Pursuing a graduate degree (master’s or PhD) in computer science, engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, with an intended graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.
• Experience with rapid software prototyping.
• Strong self-organization and self-management skills, including self-initiation and follow-through.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using version control (Git) and automated tests.
• Ability to implement distributed systems software in Python or similar languages.
• Experience with discrete-event simulators, queueing theory, graph theory, or other software modeling.
• Comfort using a GNU/Linux command-line interface and related tools, including GNU Core Utilities.
• Ability to write a REST API client.
• Ability to debug communications between frontend and backend.
• Prior exposure to distributed systems.
• Research paper writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an applied research project involving a simulator or digital twin of global maritime supply chains or satellite constellations.
• Develop software and write research papers.
• Conduct small, mainly self-directed research as a full project member.
• Work within small programming and engineering teams.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Award programs recognizing exceptional performance and demonstration of service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern