About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work on software development for tactical radio equipment. You will apply computer science and engineering principles to real-time control systems. This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Rochester, New York.
What you'll do#
- Write and develop embedded software for real-time control systems.
- Support every phase of the software development life cycle, from initial requirements analysis through final testing.
- Work with engineering teams to design and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software.
- Create software test procedures and maintain related technical documentation.
- Use modeling tools to gather operating data and run experimental tests.
- Participate in peer reviews to identify and fix software defects.
- Use programming languages like C, C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Python, and SQL across Windows, Linux, and embedded operating systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program at an accredited university.
- A major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, or Digital Arts and Sciences.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, New York.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule (80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $26.50 - $31.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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