Title:
SSMO Software Engineer Intern
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SSMO Software Engineering Intern
Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Directorate: Space Science Mission Operations (SSMO)
Work Location: GSFC with some telework flexibility
Schedule: 40 hours/week with flexibility as needed
Overview
KBR is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to support the NASA Davinci Ground System Manager (GSM) within the Space Science Mission Operations (SSMO) Directorate. This internship offers the opportunity to work directly with NASA engineering leadership on software tool evaluations prototyping and missionsupporting ground system capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the NASA Davinci Ground System Manager on a Software Tool Trade Study and Prototyping effort.
Evaluate candidate tools for capabilities such as:
Telemetry visualization (e.g. OpenMCT vs. AMMOS)
Data processing pipeline frameworks
PDS4 archive tooling
Interview developers and operators to gather functional and operational requirements.
Conduct handson prototyping of 23 candidate tools.
Produce a trade study report including:
Scored evaluations
Working prototypes
Buildvsbuy recommendations
Explore new tools and technologies with guidance from project leads.
What Were Looking For
Interns are not expected to be experts but should have a strong willingness to learn experiment and engage in handson technical exploration.
Required Education
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate technical degree program at an accredited university.
Preferred Qualifications
Basic familiarity with virtual environments and cloudbased technologies.
Exposure to Linux and programming languages such as Java Python or Perl.
General familiarity with software development concepts and workflows.
Compensation
$22.88/hr $34.28/hr
Final rate determined by location qualifications and schedule. Hourly pay will be adjusted for part-time or full-time availability.
KBR Benefits
KBR 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. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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