National Security Solutions (NSS) Internship - Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)

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National Security Solutions (NSS) Internship - Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Job Summary:

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

Throughout this internship, the PNT department is looking to develop a well-rounded individual prepared to tackle the various aspects of a project lifecycle. During this accelerated hands-on experience, you can expect to grow in understanding of the various phases including receiver integration, testing development, programming automation, results analysis, and documentation. These phases will utilize many engineering skillsets introduced during undergrad including RF theory, programming, testing, validating, device integration, planning, and modeling and simulation. As PNT experts, KBR is supporting a US government customer to set up a PNT analysis lab to enable top of the line testing capabilities. The KBR NSS intern will be working closely with our experienced PNT engineers in designing, testing, and automating the equipment for this lab.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup various hardware testing environments and ensure remote communication capabilities.
• Create scripts to automate the configuration of test setups.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Integrate GPS receivers into the control software.
• Analyze results and document key findings.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite at our Beavercreek, OH location
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%; No planned travel.
• Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Education: Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program in Science, Engineering, Software Development, or a related field.
• Strong technical foundation.
• Programming skills.
• Analytical skills.

Desired:

• Experience with testing and validation.
• Knowledge of GPS and Control Software.
• Modeling and simulation experience.
• Familiarity with control software and version control systems.
• Data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with project management tools.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of air and space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

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.