Defense & Intel Software Engineering Intern

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Defense & Intel – Software Engineering Internship invites motivated students to gain hands-on experience and contribute to national security and advanced technology projects in Summer 2027 at our Virginia location.

Interns work with experienced engineers on real-world assignments, focusing on software, data analytics, and algorithm development using Python and MATLAB, with mentorship and a 12-week schedule.

Qualifications

• Full-time rising junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in Software Engineering or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, and basic algorithm development.
• Solid understanding of vector math, including dot products, cross products, coordinate transformations.
• Strong problem-solving ability with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of radar, sensor, or similar system data, including preprocessing, noise removal, and feature extraction. Implement and evaluate computer vision or image-processing algorithms, potentially involving object detection, tracking, or image enhancement (if background allows).
• Assist with simulation, modeling, or data-driven studies related to aerospace or mechanical engineering concepts (e.g., kinematic relationships, sensor geometries).
• Develop, test, and validate algorithms that use vector math, including dot/cross products, coordinate frame transformations, and geometric projections.
• Perform basic digital signal processing (DSP) tasks such as filtering, Fourier analysis, and time–frequency characterization using MATLAB or Python.
• Contribute to the design or improvement of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for internal tools using MATLAB App Designer, Python frameworks, or other UI technologies.
• Document code, results, and methodology clearly to support team collaboration and future reuse.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot software or algorithm issues, iterating solutions from initial concept to tested implementation.
• Present progress in team meetings and provide written summaries of findings, ensuring technical clarity and attention to detail.
• Work both independently and as part of a small technical team, taking ownership of assigned tasks and driving them to completion.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Vector math

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Software Engineering degree

Job description

KBR's Defense & Intel – Software Engineering Internship invites motivated students to gain hands-on experience and contribute to national security and advanced technology projects in Summer 2027 at our Virginia location.

Interns work with experienced engineers on real-world assignments, focusing on software, data analytics, and algorithm development using Python and MATLAB, with mentorship and a 12-week schedule.