Geospatial Engineering Research Intern

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL)

State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Arcgis pro and arcgis online
Raster and vector geospatial datasets
Python for geospatial workflows
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Geospatial Engineering Research Intern to support its Geospatial, Imaging, and Data Sciences Division. The role involves analyzing geospatial datasets, developing maps, and conducting spatial analyses, preferably for students currently enrolled in GIS-related programs

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will work up to 80 hours from July 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.
  • You will prepare, process, and analyze raster and vector geospatial datasets, including DEMs, satellite imagery, and environmental data layers used in research workflows.
  • ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

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The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Geospatial Engineering Research Intern to support its Geospatial, Imaging, and Data Sciences Division. The role involves analyzing geospatial datasets, developing maps, and conducting spatial analyses, preferably for students currently enrolled in GIS-related programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
  • raster and vector geospatial datasets
  • Python for geospatial workflows
  • satellite imagery analysis
  • spatial data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • multi-source spatial research experience
  • research dataset management
  • remote sensing principles familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Graduate level coursework in GIS
  • Master's degree required
  • U.S. citizen required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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