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UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research · 3 hours ago

2026 EOL Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research (SUPER) Internship

Boulder, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23.41/hr - $23.41/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is seeking undergraduate engineering students for the Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research (SUPER). Interns will work hands-on with engineers on developing atmospheric observing systems and associated software developments.

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Responsibilities

Research: Interns will be chosen to work on selected projects based on their skills and academic background. They will collaborate closely with EOL engineers to contribute to real-world research and development. Engineering projects at NCAR are unique each year

Reports and Presentations: At the conclusion of the summer program, each intern prepares a poster presentation of their work

Community and Professional Behavior: SUPER interns work, reside together, and are part of a larger UCAR and NCAR summer interns community. SUPER interns are expected to contribute positively to the UCAR/NCAR community, conduct themselves appropriately and professionally, and adhere to UCAR’s Code of Conduct. Interns are expected to participate fully during regular office hours, SUPER functions, and while traveling for the internship

Each intern will be assigned a mentor and will interact with other summer interns

Previous SUPER interns have made significant contributions to a variety of projects:

Designed object-oriented software for controlling particle analysis instruments

Developed wind profiling radar receivers and characterized their performance

Upgraded software for processing and quality control of atmospheric-sounding data

Evaluated amplifier components for ground-based LIDAR platforms

Designed and characterized multilayer aircraft radomes for atmospheric radar applications

Qualification

Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringOptical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringData AnalysisScientific ComputingOffice SoftwareProblem-SolvingTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

MUST be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in sophomore year or above (no Freshman) in an accredited US university or college with a major/concentration in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science or Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other engineering or mixed engineering disciplines

Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 11-week summer program

Basic knowledge, through coursework, of engineering concepts

Good problem-solving skills

Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific and engineering computing tools and programs

Ability to work as part of the team

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to interact with mentors and peers in a manner that supports collaboration and inquiry

Knowledge of basic office and communication software (e.g., G Suite, email clients)

Ability and willingness to work within the organization's guidelines and policies, and within the assigned work groups

Applicants must submit a resume that includes their GPA

Applicants must complete a questionnaire as part of the application process. Please note that questionnaires with incomplete answers will not be considered

Preferred

Have completed two or three years of relevant college courses, have some basic research and programming experience, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 5.0 scale)

Benefits

Housing Information: SUPER interns will reside together in EOL-paid apartments in Boulder, CO, within biking distance of the NCAR Foothills Campus.

SUPER interns receive an hourly wage and travel support, if applicable.

SUPER interns who are local to the Boulder area and lease their housing may receive a predetermined stipend to help cover leasing costs.

Company

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Expanding horizons in meteorology and weather forecasting, water cycle hydrology, oceanography, solar physics, atmospheric chemistry and air quality, climate science, computer science, environmental science, and STEM education.

Founded in 1960