Computer Science Intern

Job Title: Computer Science Intern

Location: Knoxville, TN | Full-Time, Summer 2026

Company: SkyNano LLC

About SkyNano

SkyNano is a fast-growing startup transforming carbon emissions into value. We’ve developed and patented an electrochemical process to convert CO₂ into high-performance carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and battery-grade graphite, unlocking new possibilities for advanced materials while solving urgent industrial challenges. As we scale our technology from pilot to commercial manufacturing, we are building a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and builders motivated by deep technical challenges and real-world impact.

At SkyNano, you’ll find a mission-driven culture that values creativity, rigorous engineering, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and continuous learning. Your work will directly contribute to scaling a first-of-a-kind, high-temperature electrochemical manufacturing platform.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Computer Science Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2026 in our Knoxville, Tennessee facility. The intern's primary project will be the development of a semi-automated image analysis tool for carbon processing from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in developing and refining a Python-based GUI using PyQt5 and OpenCV. 
• Support integration of analysis features and image segmentation tools. 
• Help test and debug new functionality across different image sets. 
• Contribute to UI improvements for usability and reproducibility in scientific data workflows. 

Background coding Knowledge: 

• Python is required, C++ is a bonus to understand the API’s. 
• Knowledge of PyQt5 or other GUI frameworks is strongly preferred. 
• OpenCV for image processing is strongly preferred. 
• Familiarity with NumPy and Matplotlib.
• Familiar with understanding image segmentation, masking, or broad image analysis. 

Course Requirements/Level of expertise: Junior level and above. 

Other Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.