KBR Careers · 5 hours ago
National Security Solutions (NSS) Internship – Optical Engineering Intern
Kihei, Hawaii
Internship
Onsite
InternKBR Mission Technical Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions for critical missions in various domains. The Optical Engineering Intern will support analysis of optical imaging data, develop software tools, and assist with modeling and simulation of optical systems.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support analysis of optical imaging data, including processing, filtering, and extraction of spectral or radiometric information
Develop or enhance software tools for ingesting, storing, and analyzing system operating parameters
Perform trend analysis and generate data visualizations to support system performance evaluation
Assist with modeling and simulation of optical systems using numerical tools and established codes
Compare image‑derived spectral characteristics with reference material libraries to assess aging or degradation effects
Conduct technical literature reviews related to imaging systems, optical materials, and signal processing methods
Document methods, results, and recommendations in technical notes and presentations
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience with scientific programming tools such as Python or MATLAB
Fundamental understanding of optical systems, image processing, or signal analysis
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical environment
Strong work ethics and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a US Citizen
Must pass a Security Pre-Screen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
Benefits
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
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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