Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites

Software Application Developer Intern for GOES-R Series Satellites

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal : to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

About the Internship

Join our 12-week immersive program supporting the future of environmental monitoring and prediction through the NOAA GOES-R Series of geostationary weather satellites. As a Student Mission Application Developer, you'll work alongside experts across the NOAA / NWS weather enterprise, contributing to the development, integration, and deployment of software that processes, distributes, visualizes, and monitors satellite imagery and environmental observations. This role is designed for students who want to apply their programming skills to real-world weather, climate, ocean, and space-weather applications that protect lives and property and enable more accurate forecasting and situational awareness for the National Weather Service. The preferred duty location is NOAA / NWS Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, with the possibility of remote participation for well-qualified candidates who can work independently.

Your Impact

• Support and enhance operational weather and satellite-processing systems that power NOAA mission software
• Contribute to visualization interfaces and environmental data tools used by NOAA scientists, NWS forecasters, and partners across the weather enterprise
• Participate in software testing and refinement for pre-operational and operational satellite products
• Collaborate with specialists supporting one of NOAA's flagship missions for the Nation's weather-ready infrastructure
• Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of software engineering, meteorology, Earth science, and satellite remote sensing

Many past interns have contributed directly to operational NOAA / NWS systems, with several moving into full-time roles after graduation.

We're seeking curious and motivated rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students with combined strengths in computer science / engineering AND meteorology, atmospheric science, physical sciences, or Earth / space science. Ideal candidates are eager to work in the NOAA / NWS operational environmentbridging software, data, systems engineering, and applied science in ways that directly support forecasting, environmental intelligence, and hazard monitoring. If you're passionate about applying technology to enhance weather forecasting, climate monitoring, satellite analysis, and environmental decision support, we want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Optional Focus Areas

Depending on your academic background and project assignments, you may work on :

What We Offer

Compensation

$45,600 $68,300 / year equivalent. Final rate determined by location, qualifications, and schedule. Hourly pay will be adjusted for part-time or full-time availability.

Eligibility

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.