National Security Solutions; NSS Internship – Tactical vPATSOC Emulator Engineer Intern

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** National Security Solutions (NSS) Internship – Tactical vPATSOC Emulator Engineer Intern
*** Who We Are
****** K  Mission Technical Solutions
*** delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. K ’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.  K  strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
*** The Mission Ahead
*** This role is with K ’s Mission Tech Solutions (MTS).  At K  MTS, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity.

United in our quest for excellence, K  stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
* Mentorship from experienced subject matter experts
* Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges
* Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
* Networking opportunities with other technologists and executives
* Competitive pay and great company culture
*** As a National Security Solutions – Tactical vPATSOC Emulator Engineer Intern, you will:
**** Develop an emulator to perform research and prototyping on the planning of satellite communications networks within the PATS Operations Center.
* Conduct Engineering, Integration, and Test as related to MILSATCOM planning
* Pathfinding and rapid prototyping in support of the PTES Mission Management System
* Feature development to support visualization of satellite communications networks
* Algorithm development to support visualization of satellite resource usage

Selected interns for this paid opportunity will be provided with the opportunity to mentor with experienced professionals, gain experience and establish a name for themselves in this high demand career field.
*** Required Skillset:
**** Candidate must be pursuing a degree in a technical field (Bachelor’s, Graduate’s or PhD); must have excellent problem-solving skills.
* Knowledge and application of Python, SQL
* Strong desire to learn and absorb new information
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Must be able to commit to a minimum 1-semester summer co-op/internship. Strong work ethics and interpersonal skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*** Desired qualifications:
**** Computer Science undergraduate student
* Industry certification(s) relating to your academic field
* Industry certification relating to your work
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
* Able to return for a subsequent internship/co-op for the following year.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

Average 40 hours per week, 10 weeks in duration during the period of Sumer 2026
** Requirement:
*** Must pass a Security Pre-Screen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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