About the role#
ARA is looking for undergraduate interns to support our software development team. You will work on projects ranging from 3D interactive design and analysis systems to mission planning and cyber security applications. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What you'll do#
- Support multiple engineering projects.
- Design, develop, and debug software systems.
- Improve and tune existing algorithms.
- Build new algorithms from scratch.
- Evaluate algorithm and system performance.
What you'll need#
- US Citizenship and the ability to meet eligibility requirements for a security investigation.
- Enrollment as an undergraduate student in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- A strong foundation in software development.
- Experience with at least one modern ecosystem like Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
- Proven ability to move from a problem statement to a production-ready algorithm.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Interest in learning new programming languages and domains.
It is helpful if you have experience with:
- Modern C++ and object-oriented programming with QT.
- Web frameworks like Django, Flask, or gRPC.
- Front-end development tools such as React or Vue.
- Cloud technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Physics-based modeling or Machine Learning.
- Software development tools including version control, CI/CD, and agile processes.
- A prior or existing security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Term: Rolling.
About ARA
Applied Research Associates is a research and engineering firm based in Albuquerque. It focuses on defense and space manufacturing while working on national security, energy, and infrastructure projects. The company serves both government and private industry clients. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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