Intern - Geospatial AI

Geospatial AI Intern - Spring 2026

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated intern in the Huntsville, AL office to support AI and machine learning development within a geospatial environment. This position is office-only and ideal for students enrolled in computer science, engineering, GIS or related programs.

• Assist in the preparation and cleaning of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, LiDAR, and vector datasets.
• Support the development and evaluation of AI/ML models for geospatial applications, such as feature extraction, classification, and image segmentation.
• Work with tools such as Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, Solv3D, and cloud-based geospatial platforms.
• Help build and test geospatial workflows and automation pipelines.
• Participate in data visualization tasks, creating maps and summaries of AI model results.
• Document code, processes, and findings in an organized and reproducible manner.
• Collaborate with LiDAR analysts, GIS analysts, and data scientists on active projects.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to technical discussions, brainstorming, and review sessions.

• Current enrollment in a 4‑year degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Geospatial Science, Data Science, or a related STEM field.
• Completed coursework in programming (Python preferred), data structures, or machine learning fundamentals.
• Interest in geospatial data, remote sensing, and AI/ML applications.
• Ability to work independently and follow technical guidance.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or similar.
• Experience working with geospatial data libraries (e.g., GDAL, rasterio, geopandas).
• Exposure to machine learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, Tensor Flow, or PyTorch.
• Experience using Git or Git Hub for version control.
• Previous internships, personal projects, or coursework related to spatial analysis, AI, or remote sensing.

• Hours:
  
  Part‑time or full‑time depending on availability and academic schedule.
• Mentorship:
  Interns will be paired with a technical mentor and receive regular feedback and career development guidance.
• Paid internship for college students.

• Opportunity to work on real client or research projects in the geospatial intelligence and engineering domain.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Exposure to geospatial tools, AI pipelines, and industry workflows.
• Emphasis on learning, experimentation, and professional growth.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.