Summer Intern Data Engineer/Software Engineer

Echodyne is seeking a Summer Intern Data Engineer/Software Engineer to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Summer Intern – Data/Software Engineering to support our data engineering and analytics team in the development of an automated Radar-to-GPS Track Alignment and Target Data Ingestion Tool. This role focuses on building a Python-based application that aligns GPS-equipped target telemetry with radar track data, automates time synchronization, and enables interactive visualization and analyst-in-the-loop refinement. This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in software development, radar data processing, scientific computing, or applied algorithms to gain hands-on experience while contributing to a high-impact internal R&D tool. The Mentor for this internship is the Sr Data Engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a Python-based alignment engine to automatically synchronize and minimize positional error between radar track latitude/longitude data and GPS target telemetry.
• Implement algorithms for time offset estimation and optimization (e.g., cross-correlation, non-linear least squares, dynamic time warping, or state-space estimation approaches).
• Support classification-informed track selection to prioritize candidate radar tracks matching operator-specified target types.
• Document algorithms, workflows, and best practices to ensure repeatability and usability by radar analysts.
• Develop AI-assisted workflows to detect and parse new GPS file formats and convert them into a canonical structure for reuse.
• Prototype an interactive user interface (Panel/Param with Bokeh or Plotly) for visualizing trajectory alignment, adjusting time offsets, and reviewing residual errors.

ESSENTIAL DELIVERABLES

• A functional alignment library capable of estimating time offsets and minimizing positional error between radar and GPS trajectories.
• Documentation describing supported alignment algorithms, configuration options, error metrics, and recommended analyst workflows.
• A final presentation summarizing methodology, validation results, and recommendations for future enhancements.

AS TIME ALLOWS DELIVERABLES

• A reusable ingestion and converter framework for target GPS file formats.
• An interactive Python application supporting trajectory visualization, alignment execution, and manual refinement.
• Develop libraries to further improve radar/target alignment by rotational error estimation and applying correctional rotations to improve alignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field, with preference for students in their junior year or above.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Familiarity with scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas).
• Experience with data visualization libraries (Plotly, Bokeh, Matplotlib, or Holoviz tools).
• Understanding of optimization techniques, signal processing concepts, or time-series analysis is preferred.
• Experience with geospatial data, linear algebra, coordinate transformations, or radar systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a non-exempt role.

INTERNSHIP SPECIFIC BENEFITS (please note the benefits on the bottom of this post are for Full-Time Regular employees)

• Hands-on experience with real-world data challenges.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in data engineering and analytics.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and fun work environment.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact.
• Orca Card provided (if commuting)
• Free snacks
• Waffle breakfast every Wednesday morning