Satellite Data for Precision Agriculture Internship at Fujitsu Research of America (Santa Clara, CA)

Fujitsu Research of America (FRA) was founded in Silicon Valley to extend the global reach of Fujitsu R&D. By conducting advanced research across several key technologies such as AI and quantum computing, FRA supports Fujitsu’s purpose to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation.

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join the Digital Climate team at FRA. We are seeking a motivated and curious Intern to join our interdisciplinary team. This internship is focused on applying multispectral satellite data for the precision agriculture use cases. Ideal for students passionate about geospatial data, and its applications in the agriculture domain.

Job responsibilities

Develop intuitive, responsive web interfaces to visualize satellite-derived datasets (e.g., NDVI, soil moisture, ET).
Collaborate with data scientists and agronomists to turn geospatial insights into actionable visuals.
Integrate APIs and satellite imagery layers (e.g., Sentinel-2, Landsat, PlanetScope) into mapping tools.
Support the design of dashboards that provide precision agriculture insights at the field or farm scale.
Prototype and iterate on user interfaces for climate-smart agriculture applications.

Requirements

Working towards or recently completed a PhD degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Science, or related fields
Basic understanding of satellite data concepts (e.g., multispectral bands, NDVI, crop monitoring).
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
Eagerness to learn, experiment, and contribute ideas in a collaborative environment

Fujitsu is the largest IT company in Japan and among the largest in the world. Fujitsu’s mission is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. Join us in shaping the future of the world.

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