Engineering Summer Internship

The 2026 SUPER internship will run for 11 weeks, from May 18 – July 31, 2026.

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).

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 with a unique engineering research project involving an EOL observational platform, promoting learning, contributing to their field of study, and gaining exposure to atmospheric science applications.


Please visit this site for additional information: https://www.eol.ucar.edu/who-we-are/career-and-internships/internships/summer-undergraduate-program-engineering-research

Job Location: Boulder, CO

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

Porition Term: The 2026 SUPER internship will run for 11 weeks, from May 18 – July 31, 2026. Interns are expected to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 11-week summer program

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Application Deadline: This position will receive applications until January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

Required application materials:

• Resume + GPA - Applicants must submit a resume that includes their GPA
• Questionnaire - Applicants must complete a questionnaire as part of the application process. Please note that questionnaires with incomplete answers will not be considered.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

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:

1. Computer Science or Software Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Optical Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Other engineering or mixed engineering disciplines 

The majority of projects require skills typically found in computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering. 

However, limited opportunities may exist for interns with specialized knowledge in optical or mechanical engineering.

Education and Experience Desired but not Required:

Have completed two or three years of relevant college courses, have some basic research and programming experience, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 5.0 scale).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities REQUIRED:

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 11-week summer program
• Basic knowledge, through coursework, of engineering concepts.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific and engineering computing tools and programs.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with mentors and peers in a manner that supports collaboration and inquiry.
• Knowledge of basic office and communication software (e.g., G Suite, email clients).
• Ability and willingness to work within the organization's guidelines and policies, and within the assigned work groups.

**Housing Information:

SUPER interns will reside together in EOL-paid apartments in Boulder, CO, within biking distance of the NCAR Foothills Campus.

Projects at EOL’s Research Aviation Facility(RAF) at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) will require the intern to have their own car or use public transportation.

SUPER interns receive an hourly wage and travel support, if applicable.

SUPER interns who are local to the Boulder area and lease their housing may receive a predetermined stipend to help cover leasing costs. Note that housing benefits are considered taxable income.

For additional info about housing, please contact Kelly at kjackson@ucar.edu