Technical Intern - Data Science

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Technical Intern – Data Science

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

The Technical Intern – Data Science will support early‑stage research and development efforts within the DE Lab, contributing directly to hands‑on data science initiatives tied to internal research and cleared programs. This role will focus on building, prototyping, and analyzing data‑driven solutions for a newly launched IRAD project, as well as supporting cleared workstreams such as Databricks. Interns will work onsite in the Lexington Park laboratory environment throughout the summer, collaborating closely with technical staff on real mission‑focused problems. Clearance processing will begin immediately upon selection, with opportunities to continue part‑time during the academic year. This is a paid internship designed for students seeking applied, build‑oriented data science experience in a government‑aligned research setting.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support hands‑on data science development for an early‑stage IRAD project, including data preparation, model development, and exploratory analysis.
• Build and prototype data pipelines, analytics workflows, or modeling solutions to support research objectives.
• Contribute to cleared technical efforts such as Databricks by assisting with data analysis, validation, and documentation tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to translate problem statements into data‑driven approaches and prototypes.
• Perform data exploration, feature engineering, and visualization to inform technical decisions.
• Assist with testing, refining, and documenting analytical models or algorithms.
• Participate in onsite lab activities, technical discussions, and project reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation, summaries, or briefings to capture findings and progress.
• Adhere to laboratory, security, and compliance requirements associated with cleared and IRAD work.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in data science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related STEM discipline, with an anticipated graduation date of 2026 or 2027
• Availability to work onsite in Lexington Park, Maryland for the duration of the summer internship.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; clearance processing will begin immediately upon selection.
• Academic or project‑based experience applying data science techniques such as data analysis, statistical modeling, or machine learning.
• Availability for full‑time work during the summer, with interest in part‑time continuation during the academic year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience building data science solutions, such as developing models, pipelines, or analytical prototypes (academic, research, or internship).
• Programming experience using data‑focused languages or tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, or similar).
• Experience working with real‑world, messy, or unstructured datasets.
• Prior exposure to government, laboratory, IRAD, or cleared research environments.
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance.

Compensation: $20/HR. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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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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.