AI​/ML Research and Development Intern

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We are seeking graduate students with artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML) experience to join the Visualization and Decision Support Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. Interns will work on cutting‑edge AI technologies, participate in a Kaggle‑style competition, and develop solutions to problems in computer vision and geospatial understanding. Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics are encouraged to apply.

• Work within an agile development environment with developers, scrum master, and product owners to scope, develop, and deliver quality software solutions.
• Contribute to the research and development of unique algorithmic solutions for a wide array of sponsor requirements, focusing on machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Develop, test, and transition front‑ and back‑end software applications to various IT environments.
• Support machine learning model development using tools and technologies such as PyTorch, Pandas, Postgre
  
  SQL, AWS, Docker, and similar tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate machine learning models into existing systems and develop new ones to meet specific project needs.

Must have a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s or higher level degree program. Experience in machine learning is preferred.

Internship hours: up to 20 hours/week during fall and spring semesters; 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship located at either State College, PA or Reston, VA. Relocation and housing are not provided.

Successful candidates will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship located at either State College, PA or Reston, VA. Relocation and housing are not provided.

Employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment will also require a pre‑employment drug screen.

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