Software Engineer Intern

KBR • Sioux Falls, SD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. Software Engineer Intern Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential Location: Sioux Falls, SD (EROS Center) — on-site Duration: May through August (approx. 10–12 weeks) Team: Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) Role Summary Join the LP DAAC team at the EROS Center to build and improve software that supports Earth science data services. You’ll contribute to real products used by researchers worldwide, learn modern engineering practices, and collaborate with a friendly, mission-driven team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS/BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; rising junior/senior or graduate student preferred.
• Coursework/projects in programming (Python).
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development.
• Clear communication, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to cloud services (AWS), containers, or Linux.
• Experience with data pipelines, geospatial data, or REST APIs.
• Basic understanding of testing frameworks (pytest) and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and document small features and fixes in service components (e.g., data workflows, APIs, and utilities).
• Write clean, maintainable code (primarily Python) with unit tests and code reviews.
• Help with data/metadata quality checks and automation; use AI tools (Claude) to accelerate archive reconciliation tasks under guidance.
• Contribute to build/deploy pipelines and basic CI tasks, following team standards.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and sprint work (backlog grooming, stand-ups, demos).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern