--- title: 'Physics-Based Modeling Research Internship at Kitware' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/physics-based-modeling-research-internship-kitware-carrboro-ae98jzwd3hx8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Physics-Based Modeling Research Internship at Kitware - **Company:** Kitware - **Location:** Carrboro, NC - **Compensation:** $40–$60/hr - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kitware/db050983-7500-4b6d-96f5-19b75d5d7515 ## Job description Team Description: Kitware is seeking a Physics-Based Modeling Research Intern to join the Computer Vision team. In this role, you'll develop computational models of biological systems that support cutting-edge research in medical imaging, biomechanics, physiology, and digital health. You'll work closely with software developers, AI researchers, clinicians, and domain scientists to create validated models that answer challenging scientific and clinical questions. About the Projects: Kitware’s employees have unique opportunities to interact and collaborate directly with customers, visit interesting customer sites, and participate in live field tests and demonstrations. Much of Kitware’s work involves applying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and mechanistic modeling approaches to dynamic, real-world problems. We consider the work that we do on our government contracts as one of the ways that we give back to the community. We partner with premier government R&D agencies such as DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-H, DHA, AFRL, Army C5ISR, NOAA, and other branches of the US Government on a range of efforts, including prime contracts, SBIRs, and STTRs. In addition, we provide commercial services to companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Kitware employs an open source business model to foster extended, collaborative communities and to provide effective, flexible, and high-quality technical solutions. In This Position You Will: - Develop computational and mathematical models of the human body and human physiology. - Create patient-specific models using medical imaging data (CT, MRI, ultrasound, microscopy, etc.). - Design and implement biomechanical, physiological, or multi-physics simulations. - Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into research software and production applications. - Validate models using experimental or clinical data. - Work directly with clinicians, researchers, and sponsors to understand technical requirements. - Contribute to Kitware's open source software ecosystem. - Potential for publication. Required Qualifications: - Working towards a Master’s degree or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, or a related field. - Experience developing computational or mathematical models of the human body. - Strong programming skills in C++ or Python (C++ preferred). - Experience with scientific computing and numerical methods. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams. - Due to contractual requirements, only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. - This is an on-site position with the expectation of 5 days/week in office. Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with the[Pulse Physiology Engine](https://pulse.kitware.com/). - Finite Element Analysis (FEA). - Biomechanics. - Computational fluid dynamics (CFD). - Cardiovascular modeling. - Digital twins. - Multiscale modeling. - Medical image segmentation and registration. - AI or machine learning applied to biomedical data. - Grant proposal development and sponsored research. Company Description: Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee-focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others. Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned. Additional Information: Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware, including to Kitware's mailing addresses, fax machines or email addresses, whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitware's applicant tracking system, will be considered Kitware property.  Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees. If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need, please reach out directly to our HR team at hr@kitware.com at any time during the hiring process. ## About Kitware ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Kitware provides advanced technical computing, state-of-the-art AI, and custom software solutions built on open source platforms to solve complex scientific and industrial challenges. - **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned via ESOP) - **Headquarters**: Clifton Park, New York, USA - **Founded**: 1998 - **Founders**: Lisa Avila, Bill Hoffman, Will Schroeder, Ken Martin, and Charles Law ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Advanced technical computing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, medical computing, scientific computing, software development - Target customers: B2B – government agencies, research institutions, and commercial enterprises across defense, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and life sciences - Mission or purpose statement: “To advance science and technology, empowering global innovation and addressing the world’s challenges.” ## Products & Services - **Open Source Platforms**: Widely used libraries and applications (e.g., VTK, CMake, ParaView, ITK, KWIVER) that form the foundation for custom solutions. - **Custom Software Development**: Tailored solutions built on open source platforms for customers requiring proprietary, secure, or regulated applications. - **AI & Deep Learning Services**: State-of-the-art models and algorithms integrated with dataset management and AI training pipelines. - **Consulting & Research**: Collaboration with customers across all technology readiness levels, from basic research to production deployment. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (employee-owned, no public valuation) - **Key Metric**: Consolidated revenue over $39 million (as of latest available data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (self-funded, no external investors); customers include diverse government and commercial entities. - **Growth Signals**: 500+ active projects worldwide; team of 200+ employees across six offices (Clifton Park, Santa Fe, Minneapolis, Carrboro, Arlington, Lyon); 100% employee-owned structure ensures long-term independence and sustainability. ## Competitive Advantages - **Open Source Moat**: Decades of investment in widely adopted open source platforms (VTK, CMake, etc.) create a strong ecosystem and reduce customer lock-in. - **Deep Technical Expertise**: Internationally renowned researchers and developers in AI, computer vision, medical computing, and scientific computing. - **100% Employee Ownership**: All shares held in an ESOP, aligning employee incentives with long-term company success and independence. - **Proven Track Record**: 20+ years of successful custom solution delivery with no vendor lock-in for customers. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to advance AI and open source platforms to accelerate reproducible research and product development. - Expand custom solution offerings across new industries while maintaining a strong research culture. - Invest in talent development through tuition reimbursement, an Open Source Software Technology Program, and a culture of continuous learning. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: Strong emphasis on open science, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world. 95% of employees say it’s a great place to work (Great Place to Work® certified). - **100% Employee-Owned**: Every employee shares in the company’s financial success through the ESOP. - **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible schedules with core hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.); six weeks of paid time off per year; paid parental leave. - **Professional Development**: Funded conference attendance, 80% tuition reimbursement (100% for eligible master’s program), and a career development program. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with immediate vesting after six months, life and disability insurance. - **Locations**: Offices in Clifton Park (NY), Santa Fe (NM), Minneapolis (MN), Carrboro (NC), Arlington (VA), and Lyon, France – each offering unique lifestyle opportunities. - **Engineering Culture**: Collaborative team environment with two mentors for new hires; strong emphasis on open source contributions and publishing (1,000+ papers). ## Sources 1. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/about/) 2. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/careers/) 3. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/home/) 4. 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