Software Application Developer Intern – GOES-R Series Satellites (KBR)
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland | Remote (U.S.)
Job Type: Part-time | 12-week Internship
Requisition ID: R2115543
Overview
KBR is seeking a Software Application Developer Intern to support the NOAA GOES-R Series geostationary weather satellites. This immersive 12-week internship places you alongside experts across NOAA/NWS, contributing to software systems that process, distribute, visualize, and monitor satellite imagery and environmental data.
This opportunity is ideal for students eager to apply programming skills to real-world applications in weather, climate, ocean, and space-weather monitoring—work that directly impacts forecasting accuracy and national hazard preparedness.
Preferred duty location: NOAA/NWS Headquarters, Silver Spring, MD
Remote option: Available for well-qualified, independent candidates
Your Impact
- Support and enhance operational satellite-processing and weather systems used by NOAA
- Contribute to visualization interfaces and environmental data tools
- Assist in testing and refining software for pre-operational and operational satellite products
- Work with specialists supporting one of NOAA’s flagship missions
- Gain hands-on experience across software engineering, meteorology, and Earth science
- Opportunity for long-term career pathways—many interns transition into full-time roles
Who Should Apply
Students who combine strengths in computer science/engineering and meteorology/earth sciences, including rising:
- Sophomores
- Juniors
- Seniors
- Graduate students
Ideal candidates are motivated to work in the NOAA/NWS operational environment and are passionate about applying technology to weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and environmental intelligence.
Required Qualifications
- 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 (OOP, NumPy, SciPy)
- Experience using Linux (RedHat/CentOS), Bash, and text editors (vi)
- Familiarity with Git version control
Preferred Skills
- Experience or interest in NOAA, NWS, or U.S. weather enterprise
- Exposure to satellite, radar, or numerical weather prediction
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Basic SQL/NoSQL familiarity
- Understanding of scientific and scalable software development
- Exposure to cloud environments for data processing or scientific computing
- Interest in remote sensing, AWIPS, environmental intelligence tools
- Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
- Clear communication skills
- Curiosity and eagerness to explore new tools and technologies
Optional Project Focus Areas
- Scientific visualization (JavaScript, D3.js)
- Satellite imagery processing and feature extraction
- Data science for analytics and system diagnostics
- Enhancing tools used by NOAA scientists and NWS forecasters
What KBR Offers
- Mentorship from experienced scientists and engineers
- Meaningful work supporting national environmental monitoring
- Professional development and leadership skill-building
- Pathways to full-time roles
- Inclusive and diverse culture
Compensation
$45,600 – $68,300/year equivalent
Adjusted based on location and part-time/full-time schedule.
Eligibility
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
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