Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites

KBR•Silver Spring, MD

33d•Remote

About The Position

Join our 12-week immersive program supporting the future of environmental monitoring and prediction through the NOAA GOES-R Series of geostationary weather satellites. As a Student Mission Application Developer, you'll work alongside experts across the NOAA/NWS weather enterprise, contributing to the development, integration, and deployment of software that processes, distributes, visualizes, and monitors satellite imagery and environmental observations. This role is designed for students who want to apply their programming skills to real-world weather, climate, ocean, and space-weather applications that protect lives and property and enable more accurate forecasting and situational awareness for the National Weather Service. The preferred duty location is NOAA/NWS Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, with the possibility of remote participation for well-qualified candidates who can work independently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program
Strong foundation in mathematics and geometry, including basic integral calculus
Two semesters of college physics
Proficiency in Python, including object-oriented programming and scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy)
Functional experience with Linux environments (RedHat/CentOS), bash, and standard text editors (vi)
Familiarity with Git version control workflows
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in the NOAA, NWS, or U.S. weather enterprise, including exposure to satellite, radar, numerical weather prediction, or environmental data workflows
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development practices
Basic knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases
Understanding of scientific software development and practices for maintaining robust, scalable code
Exposure to cloud-based environments used for data processing or scientific computing
Interest in remote sensing, satellite products, AWIPS, environmental intelligence tools, or forecasting workflows
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate technical concepts for scientists, engineers, and operational users
Eagerness to explore new tools, technologies, and methodologies used across the weather enterprise

Responsibilities

Support and enhance operational weather and satellite-processing systems that power NOAA mission software
Contribute to visualization interfaces and environmental data tools used by NOAA scientists, NWS forecasters, and partners across the weather enterprise
Participate in software testing and refinement for pre-operational and operational satellite products
Collaborate with specialists supporting one of NOAA's flagship missions for the Nation's weather-ready infrastructure
Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of software engineering, meteorology, Earth science, and satellite remote sensing

Benefits

Mentorship: Personalized guidance from experienced engineers and scientists
Meaningful Work: Contribute to NOAA systems with real-world national impact
Professional Development: Build technical, analytical, and leadership skills
Pathways to Full-Time Roles: Many of our interns go on to join KBR or our partner organizations in full-time positions
Inclusive Culture: We believe that diverse teams build better solutions, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply
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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