Summer 2026 - Simulation and Visualization Intern

Noblis•Reston, VA

14h•$23 - $38

About The Position

We are seeking a technical intern for our Noblis 2026 Summer Internship Program. Interns will be working with our Simulation and Visualization Research Center. This internship will provide an opportunity to work with a technical team of experienced software developers. Interns will work as members of a small research team. They will use Python based systems to simulate multi-agent systems, run experiments with the simulators, and help prepare research papers on the results. The ideal candidate is a strong Python programmer with a background in combinatorial optimization or multi-agent systems.

Requirements

Pursuing degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related with a 3.3 GPA and at least one semester left in school
US Citizen
Strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Software Development Experience
Can implement complex algorithms
Is familiar with version control software
Comfortable working in an Agile development environment
Python Programming Experience
Is familiar with the virtual environments and pip.
Expertise in core scientific python libraries (e.g. numpy, pandas, and scipy)
Can effectively utilize and extend existing python code

Nice To Haves

Experience in programming visuals, such as graphs or games.
Experience in using JavaScript for creating dynamic browser-based analytic visuals
Experience working in Unix environment (e.g. bash, zsh)
Experience with multi-threaded programs.
Experience with geospatial software (e.g. CesiumJS, Google Earth)
Knowledge or research experience in multi-agent systems, combinatorial optimization, or simulation.