Image Processing Software Engineer Intern

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with K . 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.

Image Processing Software Engineer Intern Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission‑driven team, you’ll contribute to projects that make a global impact—supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision‑makers worldwide.

This summer‑based internship is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing a career in software development. You will work on‑site at the EROS Center near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and gain real‑world experience in software engineering. Candidate must have three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential.

Work on meaningful projects that support Earth science and sustainability. Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors who are passionate about innovation. Gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies in software development. Be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.

• Practical experience with modern software development tools and methodologies
• Exposure to cloud technologies and data systems
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities for professional growth
• Insight into government contracting and mission‑critical IT operations

• Design and implement tasks required in the development of software products
• Communicate and coordinate activities and technical status with your mentor, supervisor, Project Lead, and other team members
• Ensure all software activities are conducted in accordance with standards and best practices
• Support software planning including requirements definition, activity identification, and estimating
• Perform and document preliminary and detailed design of software components
• Implement software from detailed designs
• Develop and conduct software testing
• Document the testing effort through generation of test plans, procedures, and reports
• Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with CM processes
• Participate in code reviews

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience using Python and C/C++
• Experience interfacing with database systems
• Unix/Linux experience

• Postgres experience
• Experience with remote sensing, digital image/signal processing techniques, and basic geography concepts such as map projections
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services (S3, EC2, EKS, ECR, Lambda)
• Experience with CI/CD
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence for software code generation and documentation

• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access

K  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.

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

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