National Security Solutions (NSS) Image Science Internship

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National Security Solutions (NSS) Image Science Internship

Who We Are 

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.  KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. 

 

The Mission Ahead  

This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division.  At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow. 

 

Why Join KBR? 

• Mentorship from experienced subject matter experts 

• Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges 

• Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment 

• Networking opportunities with other technologists and executives 

• Competitive pay and great company culture 

 

As a National Security Solutions Intern, you will: 

 

KBR is looking for highly motivated rising Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students seeking business, engineering, and software development opportunities that provide challenging and meaningful work experience to be a part of our 2025 Intern class.   

 

As an Image Science intern, you will have the: 

 

• Ability to write engineering software scripts in a variety of languages for both problem solving and visualization 

• Ability to conduct EO payload analysis and simulate EO performance 

• Ability to understand image formation processing and analyze the iteration between payload designs and image formation processing algorithms 

• Experience with remote sensing, to include an understanding of sensor payloads  

• Ability to design engineering experiments for the purpose of understanding system design impacts or identifying optimal parameter settings 

 

Selected interns for this paid opportunity will be provided with the opportunity to mentor with experienced professionals, gain experience and establish a name for themselves in this high demand career field.  

 

Anticipated Skill Set: 

• Tools / Languages would be Matlab, Python, C++, etc 

• Experience and knowledge in Data analysis and imaging science applications 

• Skills / knowledge would include statistics, linear algebra, matrix algebra, and programming skills 

• Major field of study: Image Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (EO/SAR) 

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:    

• Average 40 hours per week. 

 

Basic Compensation: 

$19.00 - 31.00 per hour (This range is for the Colorado area only). 

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. 

 

Requirement: 

• Must be a US Citizen 

• Must pass a Security Pre-Screen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.  

 

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR 

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. 

 

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. 

 

We Deliver – Together. 

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.