Computer Scientist Intern

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking aComputer Scientist Intern to join ourWeather Systems group inOklahoma City, OK. This is anon-siteinternship at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC). 

The Weather Systems team is responsible for providing second-level engineering support for two different weather radars.  The TDWR (Terminal Doppler Weather Radar), and the WSR-88D (Weather Surveillance Radar 1988 Doppler), along with several other weather sensors/platforms, such as the AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System).

Citizenship Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen.
• Have resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Oklahoma City, OK. 

Education & Experience Requirement

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field from a U.S. Accredited Institution.
• Having completed a minimum of 48 STEM related courses.

 Required Skills 

• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of testing during all phases of the software development process.
• Proficiency with computer operating systems (UNIX, AIX, or Linux), software and hardware with proven ability to debug complex systems and to conduct reviews, audits, and testing.
• Proficient with simulation tools used for analysis (Matlab, Simulink).
• Proficient in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development (C, C++, Python).
• Experience authoring technical documentation and providing technical support.
• Ability to:
• • Work independently, as well as a team. 
  • Multi-task across teams in a structured environment.
  • Research and problem solve; willingness to learn/try new things
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication; including developing technical documentation.

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Research, maintain, and enhance weather system software, including documenting and testing updates and new project components.
• Draft, review, edit, and coordinate technical reports and drawings for approval.
  Support government‑directed modernization and enhancement efforts for weather systems.
• Conduct market research and assess requirements for replacing end‑of‑life hardware.
• Identify operational needs and drive the development and implementation of major process improvements.
• Provide software development support using C, C++, Python, and related tools.
• Support lab operations through maintenance, software development, and hardware integration activities.
• Develop software solutions for configuring and interfacing with system devices and hardware.

 Work Environment

• Candidate must be willing to work full-time in the summer and part-time during the semester.
• Cubicle environment.