General Summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking passionate, tech-savvy candidates for summer intern positions within our Data Science team in Huntsville, Alabama.  You will support COLSA's Data Analytics and Computing Sciences Lab and will work with the latest hardware and software technologies to build advanced capabilities, conduct research and development, and develop solutions to our customers most complex and challenging problems.

_At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here. _

Required Skills Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM-related field.
• COURSEWORK, PRIOR INTERNSHIPS, AND/OR MAJOR PROJECTS THAT DEMONSTRATE PRACTICAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE WITH ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA SCIENCE TECHNIQUES AND MATHEMATICAL APPROACHES. PLEASE LIST THESE ON YOUR RESUME.
• Experience with algorithm development and data structures in common programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, Julia) and tools (e.g., Jupyter Notebooks, TensorFlow, Keras).
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Due to facility DoD security requirements, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship. Must be able to pass criminal background check.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to Huntsville, AL at his/her own expense for duration of internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated drive, initiative, and leadership through academic or professional organization(s)
• Related experience--professionally or academically--on data science projects
• Advanced Applied Mathematics experience in areas such as Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, and Partial Differential Equations.
• Possess a deep understanding of the mathematical concepts behind Artificial Neural Networks, and know how to tailor activation functions, loss functions, and network layers, beyond the use of basic ML libraries.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.