About the role#
As an Information Technology Intern at Austal USA, you will support technical projects under the supervision of our IT leadership. This role provides an opportunity to learn professional practices across disciplines such as software development, data engineering, cloud systems, and project management. You will work on an assigned project throughout your internship and participate in shadowing opportunities with managers and directors to understand how we implement technology in a mission-driven environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the design, development, testing, and documentation of technology solutions including applications, scripts, and databases.
- Support data preparation, validation, transformation, and analysis to build reports and visualizations.
- Learn and apply database concepts like data modeling and queries under the direction of experienced team members.
- Participate in the software development lifecycle, including requirements review, coding, debugging, and code reviews.
- Assist with cloud-based development tasks, including configuration, deployment support, and monitoring.
- Troubleshoot routine platform or application issues and document your findings.
- Create technical documentation, process notes, and project status updates.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and IT team members to design products and communicate project progress.
- Follow company standards for software quality, data handling, and cybersecurity guidelines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate student status is preferred.
- Foundational knowledge in technical areas such as programming, database management, or cloud computing.
- Exposure to programming languages, database query languages, or data visualization tools through coursework or personal projects.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- A genuine interest in pursuing a technology career with Austal USA.
- Ability to work in office, manufacturing, and shipyard environments.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Mobile, Alabama, and is an on-site role.
- You must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Candidates must provide proof of US Person status.
- The role requires a willingness to submit to a drug screen and a background check.
- You must be able to tour all vessels and work sites, which involves climbing stairs and ramps, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
- You must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 20 lbs frequently.
About Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer founded in 1999. Based in Mobile, Alabama, the company produces both aluminum and steel vessels for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. It operates additional service centers in San Diego and Singapore, along with a technology center in Virginia. The workforce consists of 1,001 to 5,000 employees who utilize lean manufacturing principles to build ships.
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