About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Software Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 based in Frederick, Maryland. You will work on-site to gain practical experience with our engineering team, methods, and programs. This role involves supporting engineers in their daily assignments while building your professional network.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers with design details, analysis, and calculations.
- Conduct limited scope testing under supervision.
- Gather and assemble data for engineering projects.
- Carry out work instructions to learn company fundamentals.
- Help with research in specific fields.
- Complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Support the mission and values of the organization.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED and progress toward a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Good understanding of software development using C, C++, and Python on Linux, with some experience on Windows.
- Familiarity with multi-threading and multi-processing concepts.
- Ability to be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build a professional network.
- Experience developing embedded drivers on Linux for interfaces like TCP/IP, UART, I2C, and PCIe is preferred.
- Experience with modern development practices including Git, Jira, peer code reviews, and Agile methodologies is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Frederick, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
About Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1969, the firm provides technology for national security customers and allies. It specializes in advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power systems. The company employs over 6,500 people.
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