Computer Science/Engineering Intern - Computer Vision Applications

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks a Computer Science/Engineering intern for our Hampton, VA location to contribute to lunar landing imagery enhancement using CNNs and ViTs. You will work with the engineering team and produce CAD drawings and reports for design reviews, with remote/onsite flexibility.

The role requires progress toward a technical degree, experience with PyTorch, CNN/ViT techniques, and programming in C/C++/Python/Julia.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a degree in relevant technical fields (Physics, CS, or Engineering).
• Working knowledge of CNNs/ViTs for image processing.
• Applied PyTorch for image dehazing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply CNNs/ViTs to improve degraded imagery during lunar landing.
• Iterate designs based on feedback from engineering teams.
• Produce CAD packages and engineering drawings for reviews.

Skills

CNNs/ViTs

PyTorch

Python

C/C++

Julia

Education

Progress toward a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

AMA is currently accepting applications for a Computer Science/Engineering intern to support work in our Hampton, VA location.

This internship begins September 8, 2026, and concludes December 18, 2026.

Pay for this position is $23.10 - $33.50, depending on education and location.

Remote work is available.

Responsibilities

• The intern will apply computer vision, including convolutional neural network (CNNs) and vision transformers (ViTs), to improve degraded imagery/video feeds during lunar landing due to plume surface interaction effects.
• Iterate designs based on feedback from the engineering team (GN&C, mechanical, flight test, etc.).
• Produce engineering drawings and configuration-controlled CAD packages suitable for internal design reviews.
• Develop reports, presentations, and other documentation, providing clear comments and guidance.
• Attend meetings, teleconferences, and workshops as needed.
• Must be available to work at NASA Langley Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia or remotely.

Requirements

• Progress toward a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in technical areas of relevance (Physics, computer science, or Engineering).
• Working knowledge and application of CNNs/ViTs to image dehazing using PyTorch.
• Working knowledge of PSI scattering physics.
• Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Julia.
• Presentation skills, including creating and sharing PowerPoint presentations clearly exhibiting the design requirements, layout, and plan forward.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, able to articulate design choices to a team of engineers and project management personnel and create clear assembly instructions.
• Must have US citizenship or permanent US residency (due to ITAR/EAR restrictions).
• Must be available to work at NASA Langley Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia or remotely.

Benefits

• Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave.
• Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short/long term disability plans.
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction.

AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions.

AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.

We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success.

We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

Thank you for your interest in a career with AMA!

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success.

We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

With over 60 years of experience, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions.

AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.

We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

AMA is an Affiantative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia; with operations in Maryland, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, and California, AMA is a small business with a wide reach.