2027 Summer - Full Stack Software Engineering Intern - Melbourne FL
About The Position
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business at Leonardo DRS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms. This is a full-time, paid summer internship in Melbourne, Florida, where the intern will collaborate with and learn from experienced software engineers. Interns can gain hands-on experience and participate in projects from start to finish in a friendly, team-oriented environment with opportunities for exploration and growth. The intern will conduct limited-scope testing and design analysis under software-engineer supervision, gather and assemble data, and report progress and status. The role also involves supporting the organization’s mission, values, and culture and performing other duties as assigned. This position is onsite and follows a 9/80 first-shift schedule. U.S. citizenship is required, and the role requires an active Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.
Requirements
- Must be ranked as a junior or senior in academic standing.
- Must be enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science department at an accredited university.
- Must have taken a formal data structures class.
- Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be a U.S. citizen because the position requires access to a U.S.-only data system.
- Must have an active DoD security clearance or be able to obtain one within a reasonable time after starting employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge and experience with one or more programming languages: C, C++, or C#.
- Experience with or classroom knowledge of formal data structures.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.
Responsibilities
- Conduct limited-scope testing under the supervision of software engineers.
- Provide regular reporting of progress and status.
- Gather and assemble data.
- Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of software engineers.
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health and emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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