Job Description Summary:

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL) seeks undergraduate engineering students to participate as interns in the Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research (SUPER).


The 2025 SUPER internship will run for 11 weeks, from May 19 – August 1, 2025.


Interns work hands-on with NCAR/EOL engineers on developing atmospheric observing systems such as radar, lidar, and sounding systems and associated software developments involving data analysis, visualization, and management. Each intern is matched to a unique engineering research project involving an EOL observational platform to promote learning, contribution in their field of study, and exposure to atmospheric science applications.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Compensation Min - Mid Range:

Hourly Rate: $22.79/hour

Application Notes

Job Location: Boulder, CO

Job Type:  In Person

Interns are required to be available and on-site for the entire duration of the internship (11 weeks)

Position Term:  The 2025 SUPER internship will run for 11 weeks, from May 19 – August 1, 2025. Interns are expected to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 11-week summer program

Work Authorization:  Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Application Deadline: 1/20/2025

Required application materials: Resume that includes GPA

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
 

What You Will Do

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research: Interns will be chosen to work on selected projects based on their skills and academic background. They will collaborate closely with EOL engineers to contribute to real-world research and development. Engineering projects at NCAR are unique each year.

• Reports and Presentations: At the conclusion of the summer program, each intern prepares a poster presentation of their work.

• Community and Professional Behavior: SUPER interns work, reside together, and are part of a larger UCAR and NCAR summer interns community.  SUPER interns are expected to contribute positively to the UCAR/NCAR community, conduct themselves appropriately and professionally, and adhere to UCAR’s Code of Conduct.  Interns are expected to participate fully during regular office hours, SUPER functions, and while traveling for the internship.

• Each intern will have an assigned mentor and will interact with other summer interns.

Previous SUPER interns have made significant contributions to a variety of projects: 

* Designed object-oriented software for controlling particle analysis instruments 

* Developed wind profiling radar receivers and characterized their performance 

* Upgraded software for processing and quality control of atmospheric-sounding data 

* Evaluated amplifier components for ground-based LIDAR platforms

* Designed and characterized multilayer aircraft radomes for atmospheric radar applications

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
 

Education and Experience (Required):

• MUST be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in sophomore year or above (no Freshman) in an accredited US university or college with a major/concentration in any of the following disciplines:

• Computer Science or Software Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Optical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Other engineering or mixed engineering disciplines 

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