System Engineer Intern

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BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.

At KBR, we deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions. Our team at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center supports the Landsat program and other remote sensing initiatives that impact global environmental monitoring and research. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

As a Systems Engineer Intern, your primary focus will be supporting a Systems Engineering team with requirements development, design, implementation, and test activities, while assisting with the adoption and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). You'll collaborate with mentors and experienced engineers to contribute to mission-critical systems and help integrate AI into engineering workflows. This internship offers hands-on experience across the systems engineering lifecycle and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. This position is onsite in Sioux Falls, SD.

During this internship, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle. You'll work closely with mentors who will guide your professional growth, collaborate with experienced engineers on mission-critical projects, and learn best practices for building and integrating complex systems. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing skills that set you apart in the engineering field.

• Assist with requirements development, design, implementation, and test activities for mission-critical systems
• Collaborate with mentors and Systems Engineers to identify AI opportunities in engineering workflows
• Support integration of AI tools into systems engineering processes
• Assist in creating documentation, workflows, and integration plans for AI adoption
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to turn innovative AI ideas into reality
• Support system design, integration, and testing activities as needed

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence concepts and tools (e.g., machine learning frameworks, AI APIs)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

This internship is designed to help you learn. Prior experience in all areas is not expected.

• Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles
• Programming experience (Python or similar)
• Interest in Earth science or space systems
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence

Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user