Physics / Engineering / Computer Science Intern
Areté
Niwot, COFresher10m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Machine learningComputer vision
- Nice to have
- Data analysisPythonC++C
- Work
- On-site in Niwot · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python60%Machine learning31%Data analysis17%Computer vision4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Areté is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Astronomy, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. This internship offers exposure to real-world research and development activities spanning hardware, software, and data analytics in support of national security applications. All work will be carried out on-site at our Niwot, CO office.
Key Responsibilities
- Join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers supporting the development, testing, and analysis of advanced sensing and imaging technologies.
- Work alongside experienced researchers and engineers on a variety of projects.
- Assignments may include:
- Laboratory testing and characterization of imaging systems.
- Development of software tools and automation scripts.
- Data collection and analysis.
- Experiment design.
- Modeling and simulation.
- Technical documentation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Astronomy, Physics, Aerospace / Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience using scientific, engineering, or programming tools through coursework, research, or personal projects.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required.
- Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required.
Qualifications
- Creativity and innovation in solving challenging technical problems.
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn new skills.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Adaptability when working across multiple technical disciplines.
- Passion for science, engineering, and national security missions.
- Integrity and accountability in all actions.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with laboratory testing, experimentation, or scientific data collection.
- Familiarity with optical systems, cameras, image sensors, or electro-optical hardware.
- Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar languages.
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, or statistical methods.
- Experience developing automation scripts or software tools.
- Coursework or project experience involving signal processing, image processing, computer vision, machine learning, or modeling and simulation.
Salary
- Undergraduate Student: $30/hr
- Graduate Student: $35/hr
Salary range depends on candidate's level of experience and other factors including position, responsibilities, education/training, and key skills.