Intern - Geospatial AI Fall 2026

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Geospatial AI Intern to join our team for a hands-on, project-based internship supporting AI and machine learning development within a geospatial environment in the Huntsville, AL office. This is an in-office only position ideal for students currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Engineering, or GIS-related undergraduate program who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world spatial data problems.

The internship will provide exposure to remote sensing, spatial analytics, machine learning, and GIS software tools in a professional, collaborative setting. You will gain hands-on experience with real projects for WGI's private and public clients, bridging the gap between academics and the professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cleaning of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, lidar, and vector datasets
• Support the development and evaluation of AI/ML models for geospatial applications, such as feature extraction, classification, and image segmentation
• Work with tools such as Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, Solv3D, and cloud-based geospatial platforms
• Help build and test geospatial workflows and automation pipelines
• Participate in data visualization tasks, creating maps and summaries of AI model results
• Document code, processes, and findings in an organized and reproducible manner
• Collaborate with lidar analysts, GIS analysts, and data scientists on active projects
• Attend team meetings and contribute to technical discussions, brainstorming, and review sessions

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Geospatial Science, Data Science, or a related STEM field
• Completed coursework in programming (Python preferred), data structures, or machine learning fundamentals
• Interest in geospatial data, remote sensing, and AI/ML applications
• Ability to work independently and follow technical guidance
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or similar
• Experience working with geospatial data libraries (e.g., GDAL, rasterio, geopandas)
• Exposure to machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Experience using Git or GitHub for version control
• Previous internships, personal projects, or coursework related to spatial analysis, AI, or remote sensing

Internship Details

• Hours: Part-time or full-time depending on availability and academic schedule
• Mentorship: Interns will be paired with a technical mentor and receive regular feedback and career development guidance

Opportunity to work on real client or research projects in the geospatial intelligence and engineering domain within a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Emphasis on learning, experimentation, and professional growth with exposure to geospatial tools, AI pipelines, and industry workflows.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Work is performed in an office setting
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse
• Use of a telephone headset for virtual communication via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams
• Prolonged sitting, use of hands/fingers to handle or operate objects/tools, and reaching with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Pay

This is a paid internship for college students.