About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join a cross-functional team to support the full software development life cycle. You will contribute to the research, design, development, and testing of software tools and applications. This role involves both creating new products and improving existing ones while applying established engineering standards and procedures.
What you'll do#
- Assist with software requirements analysis and participate in system design.
- Develop and test software tools, including new products and enhancements to existing applications.
- Apply technical standards and processes throughout the development life cycle.
- Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
- Contribute to the technical culture by solving complex problems and focusing on user-centered design.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Sophomore standing or higher is preferred.
- Proficiency in Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript using object-oriented techniques.
- Strong fundamentals in computer science theory, including data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
- Knowledge of web services such as HTML, CSS, React, and Redux.
- Familiarity with DevOps tool chains, AWS cloud services, and Agile methodologies.
- Experience with concurrent programming, multi-threaded systems, and memory or CPU profiling.
- Experience with distributed systems, message queues like Kafka or RabbitMQ, and data modeling.
- Skills in information visualization, such as rendering maps or charts, and direct manipulation of user interfaces.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, which is preferred at the time of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics that develops C4ISR technology. Founded in 1952, the company operates within the defense and space manufacturing industry. It provides solutions for land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. The organization is based in Chantilly, Virginia, and employs over 10,000 people.
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