Software Systems Engineer Intern - JobID-0304

Innovative Defense Technologies•Arlington, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software Systems Engineer Intern to be part of our Missile Defense team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. 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. This is a fully on-site position based out of our Arlington, VA location. All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Requirements

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
Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred
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

Nice To Haves

System integration and test experience for complex software applications
Have hands-on experience with Java/J2EE and object-oriented programming
Experience programming in Java, C++, JavaScript, Python, and database design [all]
Proficiency working with different SW development tools (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, and Nexus, Git etc.)
Experience with distributed systems, algorithms, and software design patterns

Responsibilities

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