Flight Software Research Intern

Mclaurin Aerospace • Knoxville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Mclaurin Aerospace is seeking qualified US citizen students to fill part-time internship positions supporting analysis tasks on cutting-edge problems supporting flight software development for a research launch vehicle program. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, motivated, aspiring scientist with exceptional organizational skills. Candidates having experience with embedded hardware and software development (C/C++), operating systems (Linux/BSD), socket programming, signal processing, and/or advanced networking are highly desirable. Our company is research-driven and leverages advanced technology initiatives that further human presence in space, improve national security, and enhance global stability. Part time staff are able to apply their skills to solve real problems of significance while working directly with mentors. Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

• US citizen students
• Undergraduate candidates should have completed at least 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework.
• This position is located at the Mclaurin Aerospace research facility in downtown Knoxville, TN near the campus of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
• Mclaurin is a HUBZone-qualified federal contractor. This position is open to US citizen students residing in HUBZone qualified areas only.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates having experience with embedded hardware and software development (C/C++)
• Candidates having experience with operating systems (Linux/BSD)
• Candidates having experience with socket programming
• Candidates having experience with signal processing
• Candidates having experience with advanced networking

Responsibilities

• Student positions require a minimum commitment of 40 hours per month.
• Schedules are designed to accommodate and support the needs of the student's academic program.
• Regular coordination between a mentor and the student facilitates alignment of the student's task area(s) with his or her academic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed