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National Security Solutions (NSS) – Software Engineering Internship

CompanyKBR, Inc.
LocationColumbia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop user interfaces for logistics management and project tracking applications using Microsoft SharePoint and JIRA. Additionally, they will assist in developing embedded applications for antenna systems, including API development and beam-tracking algorithms.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
31151
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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. Follow @KBRCareers for opportunities, updates and a closer look at how We do things that matter.
About the Role

Title:

National Security Solutions (NSS) – Software Engineering Internship

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking an intern to provide software engineering for a team developing new user interfaces and/or updating/upgrading existing interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:    

  • Develop user interfaces to increase efficiencies of a logistics management system.
  • Develop Microsoft SharePoint project tracking applications, including improvements to task entry and JIRA synchronization, report generation and presentation modes, and overall tool efficiency.
  • Develop user interface to create drawing package of whole assembly & parts used with part list/BOM in Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk Vault.
  • Utilize Python programming skills or SPI/MATLAB tools to create embedded applications for antenna systems:
    • Assist with API development for a customer-defined phased-array, including development of pointing and beam-tracking algorithms.
    • Implement tapered aperture illumination patterns or masks.
    • Develop element-healing algorithms, and develop of multi-beam algorithms (e.g., track-while-scan).

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 10%
  • Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Pursuing a 4-year Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relative STEM field.
  • Ability to write clean code, unit test, and ramp up in a timely fashion to perform well in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Desired:

  • 1+ year of demonstrated success in a software development role.
  • Active/current TS/SCI clearance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. 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.

Key Skills
Software engineeringPythonMicrosoft SharePointJIRAAutodesk InventorAutodesk VaultMATLABAPI developmentPhased-arrayBeam-tracking algorithmsAgileScrumUnit testingLogistics managementUser interface design
Categories
SoftwareEngineeringSecurity & SafetyTechnologyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
401k planMedicalDentalVisionLife insuranceAD&DFlexible spending accountDisabilityPaid time offFlexible work scheduleProfessional training and development