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Tactical Edge Computing Internship
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission Ahead
This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Why Join KBR?
What You'll Do
KBR is looking for highly motivated rising Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students seeking science, engineering and software development opportunities that provide challenging and meaningful work experience to be a part of our 2024 Intern class.
With several of our Military Space customers we are seeing more requests for utilizing Edge Computing for tactical systems to process and/or provide a faster tactical picture for the customer. Many commercial systems could fit the processing and storage requirements of what the customer is looking for but until this point, we have not identified the best candidates out of the possible pool of providers. The purpose of this internship project will be to research various Edge Computing offerings, create a list of use-cases these offerings would fit, and produce a working prototype based on the research displaying the value these systems can provide to the NSS customer.
As a National Security Solutions Intern, you will:
Selected interns for this paid opportunity will be provided with the opportunity to mentor with experienced professionals, gain experience and establish a name for themselves in this high demand career field.
Anticipated Skill Set:
Scheduled Weekly Hours: Average 40 hours per week.
BASIC COMPENSATION:
Requirement:
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Tactical Edge Computing Internship
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission Ahead
This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Why Join KBR?
- Mentorship from experienced subject matter experts
- Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges
- Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
- Networking opportunities with other technologists and executives
- Competitive pay and great company culture
What You'll Do
KBR is looking for highly motivated rising Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students seeking science, engineering and software development opportunities that provide challenging and meaningful work experience to be a part of our 2024 Intern class.
With several of our Military Space customers we are seeing more requests for utilizing Edge Computing for tactical systems to process and/or provide a faster tactical picture for the customer. Many commercial systems could fit the processing and storage requirements of what the customer is looking for but until this point, we have not identified the best candidates out of the possible pool of providers. The purpose of this internship project will be to research various Edge Computing offerings, create a list of use-cases these offerings would fit, and produce a working prototype based on the research displaying the value these systems can provide to the NSS customer.
As a National Security Solutions Intern, you will:
- Research various Edge Computing offerings from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and any other providers identified during the research phase.
- After understanding the offerings and capabilities these systems can provide, create a write-up of current and possible future use-cases these systems could be used to fill.
- Pick the most cost-efficient offering, rent/buy the hardware, and create a working prototype based on the mentors and intern's inputs which will show off the capabilities and value that can be provided to the customer.
Selected interns for this paid opportunity will be provided with the opportunity to mentor with experienced professionals, gain experience and establish a name for themselves in this high demand career field.
Anticipated Skill Set:
- Computer science software programming experience with Python, Java, RUSH, GO, Node.js and/or C/C++
- Experience in Cloud Computing and Systems Engineering
- Experience with hardware-software interfaces.
- Comfortable with documenting plans/reports and results in Word or PowerPoint
- Major field of study: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineers.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: Average 40 hours per week.
BASIC COMPENSATION:
- $19.00 - $31.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications
Requirement:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must pass a Security Pre-Screen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
