Intern - R&D Software Engineering (AI & Test Automation)

Agilent Technologies•Wilmington, DE

1d•$37 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join our R&D Software Engineering team in Wilmington, Delaware. This role focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop and enhance software tools for test automation, workflow pipelines and engineering workflows. You’ll work closely with our engineering and SWQA teams to design, test, and develop practical applications that use modern AI technologies. This internship offers the opportunity to work on real-world R&D challenges with the potential to extend into a part-time role during the academic year.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Programming experience in at least one of the following: C++, C#, Python
Programming experience in JavaScript and HTML
Experience with Git or similar version control systems
Experience with AI development and have built agents, experimented with novel prompting approaches, or shipped AI tools as side projects.
Awareness of emerging AI trends, tools, and best practices
Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar)
Strong attention to detail, with a conscientious and quality-focused approach to work
Demonstrated problem-solving ability
Understanding of software development fundamentals, including version control and testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience applying AI in a real R&D environment
Exposure to instrument software, automation systems, and engineering workflows
Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical leaders
Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects
Potential to extend into a part-time role during the academic year, based on performance and business needs

Responsibilities

Apply AI-assisted development techniques to generate and accelerate software development
Contribute to the adoption of modern AI development practices and tools
Design, develop, and enhance internal software tools in C++, C#, Python, JavaScript and HTML
Document AI initiatives, including use cases, requirements, and outcomes
Communicate AI strategy, progress, and outcomes effectively across teams to ensure alignment and adoption
Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability using strong software engineering principles
Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams (software, firmware, test, and hardware)
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and continuous improvement of development practices