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CompanyRincon Research Corp
LocationTucson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will monitor and troubleshoot systems while using Python or Bash to automate routine operations. They will also support deployment pipelines and maintain technical documentation for internal tools.
Internship Type
casual
Company Size
277
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Rincon Research Corporation, our core business is to design, build, test, and field digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence communities. We use our superior expertise to serve our customers with a range of technologies: • End-to-end systems for Signals collection, analysis, and processing • Geolocation principles and Applications using GPS technology • DSP systems development • Software and computer infrastructure development for DSP processing • Orbit analysis • High-performance Computing Technology • Parallel and Distributed processing • High-speed electronics development and production We deploy our pioneering technologies for the U.S. Government worldwide to help ensure our national security, combat terrorist threats, and safeguard vital national resources. We are an incredibly vibrant organization that conceives, analyzes, designs, implements, and tests software solutions for some of the most intriguing Government projects. As a small business headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, we have a 30+ year history marked by steady growth in both revenue and customers. Rincon's support of NASA's Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment (SGSS) program earned us the 2013 Small Business Subcontractor of the year award from the Goddard Space Flight Center. Our development of Main Mission Frontends will move NASA into the next generation of ground system solutions. Founded in 1983, Rincon began as a small research company. Today our business is drawn from a variety of Government clients. We have diversified through the expertise of our talented staffs of scientists, engineers, programmers, writers, and support staff who continue to focus on rapidly developing technology from concept to operation. Our digital signal processing products and services ensure successful outcomes to meet mission and business objectives.
About the Role

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?


At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.

We are seeking a DevOps Engineering Intern to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in systems operations and contribute directly to Rincon’s evolving development infrastructure.

As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to help build, maintain, and modernize core services, infrastructure, and deployment platforms.

Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing, software, geolocation, and AI/ML systems for the future!

 

What are the primary responsibilities in the Internship position?

  • Monitor & Troubleshoot: Help monitor applications and systems to identify and resolve basic hardware, network, or service issues.
  • Script & Automate: Use languages like Python or Bash to write simple scripts that automate routine operations and optimize existing workflows.
  • Support Pipelines & Tools: Assist with configuration management, version control, and testing within active deployment pipelines.
  • Document & Onboard: Help maintain clear technical guides, documentation, and setup instructions for internal developer tools and frameworks.



What required background will make you successful?

  • Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  • Clearance: No security clearance is required.
  • Certification: Willingness to obtain a basic security certification (DOD 8570) within 90 days of hire (training and support provided).

 

 

Helpful Skills & Interests:


We do not expect you to be an expert in all of these areas—an interest in learning them is what matters most:

  • Basic familiarity with Linux environments (such as RHEL or CentOS).
  • Interest in automation, cloud, or configuration tools (like Ansible or Terraform).
  • Exposure to containers (Docker) or container orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with basic networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP).
  • Interest in system logging, observability, and data analytics to track and improve performance.


 

Where is the position located?


This position will be located in our Tucson, AZ Headquarters and is 100% onsite. 

*Compensation for this position will be $28 per hour.


Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Key Skills
PythonBashLinuxAnsibleTerraformDockerKubernetesNetworkingDNSTCP/IPConfiguration ManagementVersion ControlSystem MonitoringTroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationDevOps
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TechnologyEngineeringSoftwareData & AnalyticsGovernment & Public Sector