Image Processing Software Engineer Intern

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Title

Image Processing Software Engineer Intern

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.

Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll contribute to projects that make a global impact—supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.

Position Overview

This summer-based internship is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing a career in software development. You will work on-site at the EROS Center near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and gain real-world experience in software engineering. Candidate must have three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Work on meaningful projects that support Earth science and sustainability

Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors who are passionate about innovation

Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in software development

Be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning

What You’ll Gain

Practical experience with modern software development tools and methodologies

Exposure to cloud technologies and data systems

Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities for professional growth

Insight into government contracting and mission-critical IT operations

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement tasks required in the development of software products

Communicate and coordinate activities and technical status with your mentor, supervisor, Project Lead, and other team members

Ensure all software activities are conducted in accordance with standards and best practices

Support software planning including requirements definition, activity identification, and estimating

Perform and document preliminary and detailed design of software components

Implement software from detailed designs

Develop and conduct software testing

Document the testing effort through generation of test plans, procedures, and reports

Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with CM processes

Participate in code reviews

Education & Skills

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or equivalent

Required Skills

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle

Experience using Python and C/C++

Experience interfacing with database systems

Unix/Linux experience

Desired Skills

This internship is designed to help you learn. Prior experience in all skills is not expected.

Postgres experience

Experience with remote sensing, digital image/signal processing techniques, and basic geography concepts such as map projections

Experience with AWS Cloud Services (S3, EC2, EKS, ECR, Lambda)

Experience with CI/CD

Experience with Infrastructure as Code

Experience with Artificial Intelligence for software code generation and documentation

Special Requirements

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

KBR 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.​

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