Computer Science Intern

SkyNano

Knoxville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), C++ Programming Language, Carbon Fiber, Computer Science, Debugging Skills, Electrochemistry, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Image Processing, Manufacturing, Microscopy, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Startup, United States Citizen, Usability Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Title: Computer Science InternLocation: Knoxville, TN | Full-Time, Summer 2026Company: SkyNano LLCAbout SkyNanoSkyNano is a fast-growing startup transforming carbon emissions into value. We've developed and patented an electrochemical process to convert CO2 into high-performance carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and battery-grade graphite, unlocking new possibilities for advanced materials while solving urgent industrial challenges. As we scale our technology from pilot to commercial manufacturing, we are building a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and builders motivated by deep technical challenges and real-world impact.At SkyNano, you'll find a mission-driven culture that values creativity, rigorous engineering, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and continuous learning. Your work will directly contribute to scaling a first-of-a-kind, high-temperature electrochemical manufacturing platform.Position SummaryWe are seeking a full-time Computer Science Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2026 in our Knoxville, Tennessee facility. The intern's primary project will be the development of a semi-automated image analysis tool for carbon processing from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing and refining a Python-based GUI using PyQt5 and OpenCV.Support integration of analysis features and image segmentation tools.Help test and debug new functionality across different image sets.Contribute to UI improvements for usability and reproducibility in scientific data workflows.Background coding KnowledgePython is required, C++ is a bonus to understand the API's.Knowledge of PyQt5 or other GUI frameworks is strongly preferred.OpenCV for image processing is strongly preferred.Familiarity with NumPy and Matplotlib.Familiar with understanding image segmentation, masking, or broad image analysis.Course Requirements/Level of expertiseJunior level and above.Other RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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