AI/ML Research Support Intern

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University invites an undergraduate student to join the Visualization and Decision Support Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) for an AI/ML data preparation internship. You will gain hands‑on experience with labeling diverse datasets and contribute to AI/ML research supporting Navy/DoD/IC applications.

You will work up to 20 hours per week in fall and spring and up to 40 hours per week in the summer, with on‑site duties in State College, PA.

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate in STEM fields
• Interest in AI/ML and data science
• Ability to work up to 20 h/week during fall/spring and up to 40 h/week in summer

Responsibilities

• Annotate and label diverse datasets (geospatial, tracks, images, video, text, sensor data)
• Support AI/ML model development for Navy/DoD/IC applications
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to ensure data quality and requirements

Skills

AI/ML curiosity

Data quality focus

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate STEM major

Tools

Labeling tools

Job description

## AI/ML Research Support InternApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000080506# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**We are searching for a motivated undergraduate student to join the **Visualization and Decision Support Division** at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This **fall/spring** internship will concentrate on gaining hands-on experience in AI/ML data preparation and contributing to meaningful research**ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.****Typical focus areas include:*** Label and annotate diverse datasets with a primary focus on geospatial data such as tracks, images, video, text, and sensor data* Support AI/ML model development for Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) applications* Utilize industry-standard and custom labeling tools while collaborating with AI/ML researchers and engineers to understand requirements and contribute to data quality assurance processes**Students majoring in the following fields are encouraged to apply:*** Undergraduate students in a STEM major (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Information Sciences, or related fields)**Interest Skills/Experience areas include:*** Drive to learn and grow in the AI/ML field* Commitment to data quality* Strong attention to detail**Preferred but not required:*** Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science* Familiarity with geospatial concepts or mapping technologies* Previous experience with data analysis or annotation at any level**You will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship opportunity, and location will be**fully on-site located in State College, PA**Relocation and housing are not provided. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.**ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at****www.arl.psu.edu****.** **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.