About the role#
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer Intern to join our Technology team in Tampa. You will work under the supervision of experienced engineers to build real-world applications. This internship is part of an Agile Scrum team where you will gain hands-on experience with modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development tools.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
- Participate in Scrum activities like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with engineers and product owners on development projects.
- Use modern source-control workflows and participate in code reviews.
- Use AI tools to support coding, debugging, and research while validating the accuracy of AI-generated code.
- Troubleshoot software defects and implement fixes.
- Write and execute unit or automated tests.
- Create technical documentation, including setup guides and code comments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, AI/ML, or a related field.
- You must be actively attending a college or university in the Tampa Bay area.
- A basic understanding of computer systems, troubleshooting, and object-oriented programming.
- Familiarity with one or more languages such as C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java.
- Experience with Git, web development, APIs, SQL, or cloud-based development.
- Interest in AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude.
- Projects from academic, personal, or hackathon backgrounds are a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Tampa, Florida.
- The role is part-time and paid.
- We are hiring on a rolling basis.
About Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. provides mission management services for private flight departments. Founded in 1959, the company supports business, government, and humanitarian aviation operations. It is based in Houston, Texas, and maintains a global presence with offices in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Hong Kong. The firm employs nearly 900 people and specializes in flight planning, ground support, and aviation fuel services.
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