Autonomous Lab Intern

Responsibilities

We are seekingtechnical interns for our 2026Summer Internship Program.Interns will be expected to work either in the Noblis Autonomous Systems Lab in Reston, VA or at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in Blacksburg, VA performing hands-on robotics and programming work as part of a small team that delivers advanced autonomous prototypes.

Responsibilities 

Thisinternshipwillprovidean opportunity to work with a technical team of experienced roboticists.

Interns are full project members that work on small,mainly self-directed, subprojects of a larger prototype project. Interns can expect to develop experience working within small programming/engineering teams in a workplace environment. On the technical side they will grow in their understanding ofmechanical design, AutodeskFusion,Python, C++, Linux, Robot Operating System (ROS), microcontrollers, machine learning/vision, and topics in autonomous robotics including perception, sensor fusion, SLAM,localizationand autonomous navigation.

The ideal candidatehas experience with rapid prototyping andprior exposure to robotics.Experience in one or more of programming, machine learning, Robot Operating System (ROS), Computer Aided Design (CAD), and robotics is recommended.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen

• 3.3 GPA

• Pursuing degree in computer science, engineering, computering engineering, or related with an intended graduation date between December 2026 - May 2028

• Experiencewith rapid prototyping of electronics, software, or mechanical prototypes.

• Strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Robotics:

• Candidate canwrite Robot Operating System code. Candidate can designnodesthatcommunicate over topics and services.

• Candidate understandstheoretical topics, likecontrol theory (PID)andobject tracking (e.g.Kalman filter).

• Software:

• Candidate has experience using version control (Git) and automated tests.

• Candidate can implement software with multi-threading and networking in Python or C++.

• Artificial Intelligence:

• Candidate can implement and train neural networks. Candidateunderstands concepts like overfitting,why activation functions are nonlinear,the purpose of data augmentation.

• Candidatecan implement basic search algorithms, like A*.

• Mechanical:

• Candidate has experience machining or printing prototypes.

• Candidateis familiar with a CAD program, such as Autodesk or SolidWorks.

• Electronics:

• Candidatecan buildcircuits with actuators and sensors.

• Candidate has familiarity with basicelectronics equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.

• Candidate understands common microcontrollerprotocols: UART, SPI, I2C.

• GNU/Linux Experience:

• Candidatecaninstall and configureLinux based operating systems.

• Candidate is comfortable with a command line interfaceand related tools(GNU Core Utilities).

Overview

Noblisand our wholly owned subsidiaries,Noblis ESI, andNoblis MSDtackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more atNoblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerousworkplace awards.Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, pleasecontact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting theBenefitspage on ourCareerssite.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this positionis based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $23.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.