On-Site R&D Engineer Intern — AI/ML, Data & GIS in Key West

Penn State University; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks an R&D Engineer Intern for the Information Sciences Division, MLOps Department at ARL. The role is on-site in Key West, FL, for Summer 2027, supporting AI/ML, data analytics, GIS, and cybersecurity related initiatives within a government setting.

Candidates should be working toward a technical bachelor’s degree and possess programming skills. Responsibilities include assisting with development, testing, and integration of new technologies, and documenting results for

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in an engineering or technical field.
• Interest in AI/ML, data analysis, and security-related applications.
• Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development activities in data analysis and software integration.
• Assist in testing and evaluating emerging technologies in an operational government environment.
• Document technical activities and results; communicate findings to team.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Data analysis

ML/AI interest

GIS

Systems integration

Security concepts

Education

B.S. in Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science/Data Science/Information Science

Tools

GIS software

Relational databases

Job description

Penn State University seeks an R&D Engineer Intern for the Information Sciences Division, MLOps Department at ARL. The role is on-site in Key West, FL, for Summer 2027, supporting AI/ML, data analytics, GIS, and cybersecurity related initiatives within a government setting.

Candidates should be working toward a technical bachelor’s degree and possess programming skills. Responsibilities include assisting with development, testing, and integration of new technologies, and documenting results for