Applied Research Internship: Digital Twin & Simulation

Noblis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Noblis, Inc. invites technically adept students to join the 2027 Spring Internship Program in a part-time capacity (10–20 hours/week).

You will work on an applied research project—creating a simulator or digital twin of global maritime supply chains or satellite constellations—and develop software while authoring research papers. Interns function as full project members, collaborating in small teams and gaining experience in Python, Linux, software simulation, and web development.

Qualifications

• This internship requires US citizenship and a 3.3 GPA if applicable.
• Pursuing a graduate degree (MS/PhD) in computer science, engineering, or related field with intended graduation between December 2027 and May 2030.
• Experience with rapid software prototyping.
• Strong self-organization and self-management with initiative and follow-through.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• This internship will work on an applied research project: a simulator or digital twin of global maritime supply chains or satellite constellations. Interns will develop software and write research papers.
• Interns are full project members who conduct small, mostly self-directed research within a larger project and collaborate with small programming/engineering teams. Expect growth in Python, Linux, software simulation, and web development.
• The ideal candidate has experience with rapid software prototyping, distributed systems, and research paper writing.

Skills

US Citizen

Rapid prototyping

Distributed systems

Self-organization

Verbal & written communication

Education

Graduate degree pursuit in CS/engineering

Tools

Git

Automated tests

Python

REST API client

GNU/Linux

Job description

Noblis, Inc. invites technically adept students to join the 2027 Spring Internship Program in a part-time capacity (10–20 hours/week).

You will work on an applied research project—creating a simulator or digital twin of global maritime supply chains or satellite constellations—and develop software while authoring research papers. Interns function as full project members, collaborating in small teams and gaining experience in Python, Linux, software simulation, and web development.