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Innovative Defense Technologies•Mt Laurel Township, NJ
3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate is familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment, MBSE, and system engineering processes and methodologies
  • All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. security clearance
  • 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
  • Ability to develop software in Java, JavaScript, C++, or Python [at least two] and other programming languages
  • Ability to document requirements and specifications
  • Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Familiarity with SQL and relational (MS-SQL, Oracle, Postgres, etc.) databases
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and software design patterns
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
  • Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
  • Ability to work closely with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
  • Strong organization and planning skills
  • Analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive

Benefits

  • A 10-12-week program; up to 40 hours per week
  • Competitive pay
  • Individual mentoring
  • Valuable training
  • A supportive culture
  • Social events and team-building activities

Responsibilities

  • The intern will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the DOD's toughest challenges
  • Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space
  • The selected Software Systems Engineer Intern will be responsible for developing IDT's automated test and analysis for tactical systems and subsystems supporting DOD air and surface warfare platforms such as guided-missile destroyer, guided-missile cruisers, and littoral combat ship
  • Additional responsibilities include the development of project integration solutions and analysis capabilities for the Aegis Combat System
  • The Intern will also work with software engineers, system architects, integration engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver end-to-end mission solutions
  • Software Systems Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system functionality and writing code in various languages, like Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript
  • DoD Air and Surface Warfare related software design, development, and analysis
  • Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Model/code testing algorithms in C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java
  • Integrate software components into a complex software Dev environment
  • Implement documented design including coding and testing while adhering to coding standards
  • Participate and provide feedback in design reviews & code reviews
  • Develop automated software analysis solutions for Aegis test events
  • Interface with customers for technical and programmatic requirements
  • Oversee relevant aspects of project lifecycle from initial kickoff through requirements analysis, design, testing and implementation phases for projects
  • Contribute to Systems Integration practice
  • Assist with the integration of new applications as they are added to the tactical environment
  • Create and implement interface following Model Based System Engineering approach

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