About the role#
Riverside Research is seeking a part-time Software Applications Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in Fairborn, Ohio, focusing on testing, integrating, and deploying software applications. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, containerize, and test software applications.
- Define API specifications for high performance, scalability, and availability.
- Code, debug, and support tools and frameworks for the development process.
- Document test cases, results, and data requirements while collaborating with testing teams.
- Configure build pipelines and perform security analysis.
- Store build artifacts, including container images and deployment scripts, in repositories.
- Perform continuous integration and continuous deployment.
- Research software solutions and identify fixes for application issues.
What you'll need#
- Currently seeking a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with full-stack development and at least one major programming language like Java, Python, C#, C++, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, Swagger, and OpenAPI.
- Experience with Linux/Unix, CI/CD, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and Nexus 3.
- Ability to build OCI-compliant container images and manage virtual machines.
- Experience with agile software development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
- Desired: Master's degree pursuit, active Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication, or experience with AI services, large language models, and cloud environments like AWS or Azure.
Location & details#
- Fairborn, Ohio (On-site).
- Summer 2027 term.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About Riverside Research
Riverside Research is a nonprofit organization established in 1967. It focuses on scientific research for the US government and the public interest. The company employs approximately 802 people across several locations including Fairfax, Virginia. Its technical work spans fields like machine learning, optics, electromagnetics, and systems engineering.
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