Innovative Defense Technologies
Software Engineer Intern
Innovative Defense Technologies, Fall River, Massachusetts, us, 02720
Description
Background:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for its Summer Internship Program which has concentrations in Software Engineering and Systems Engineering.
Overview:
Software Engineering Interns work alongside our technical teams using powerful, patented technologies to facilitate the delivery of revolutionary capabilities for our customers in the Department of Defense (DOD). These include Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Virtualization.
Our Tech Stack:
Our tech stack is continuously evolving to meet emerging customer use cases and keep pace with industry. Backend services are typically written in Java with PostgreSQL persistence. User interfaces are written in Typescript using React and Redux and packaged with Webpack. REST serves as our primary data transport protocol for both backend and frontend interfaces. Code is configuration controlled in Git. Build tooling includes Maven, Gradle, and NPM, coordinated by Jenkins in an automated pipeline. Continuous deployment is employed to orchestrate software on a Kubernetes cluster in multiple environments, including in the cloud, on secured air-gapped networks, and on tactical platforms.
IDT’s Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn from experts and perform meaningful work in a professional work environment. IDT interns gain valuable, hands-on experience and solve real-world problems. In this program, students can expect:
A 10–12-week program; up to 35 hours per week
Competitive pay
Individual mentoring
Valuable training
A supportive culture
Social events and team building activities
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field
Basic understanding of how web-based applications work
Basic knowledge of how containerization works and is employed
Completed coursework/experience in application development with JAVA or C++ in a Linux or Windows environment
A desire to learn
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with any of the following: JavaScript, Python, XML, Eclipse, UML design, MATLAB, VMWare or virtualization technologies
Strong troubleshooting or debugging skills
Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred
Competencies:
Attention to detail
Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork, and collaboration
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.