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Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2020)

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2020)

Herndon, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY: Interns will work with a designated mentor or team to gain a thorough understanding of the career field of interest to include theory and practical application of obtained knowledge. The intern will benefit from mentoring, coaching and side-by-side work with knowledgeable and experienced experts in the field. The objective is real, hands-on work assignments related to intern's major, providing them with skills vitally important in today's business environment. Those interested in employment following an internship will be considered based on current openings, performance during internship, and proximity to graduation.

    At SNC's Electronic & Information Systems (EIS) team we bring together technology and innovation to develop, produce and manufacture a range of products from automated landing systems and precision approach systems for aircraft carriers toelectronic warfare and translation systems. Our solutions are affordable and high impact for our customers' challenging requirements. We take great pride in the quality of work we do, supporting our mission to help keep our country, our allies, and our deployed personnel safe. Learn more about EIS

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

    • Support development tasks on assigned project
    • Establish learning objectives with mentor/ supervisor
    • Perform testing of functionality developed by team
    • Job shadow of developers within team
    • Assist in developing document artifacts for the project
    • Perform technical research in support of concept exploration

    At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

  • Qualifications

    Must Haves:

    • Enrolled in Bachelor's degree or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline (I.E: Data Science/Information Science)
    • Technical skills complimentary to the field of interest
    • Strong skills in Word, Excel and Visio; Access is a plus
    • Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
    • Presentation skills using Powerpoint helpful
    • Strong organization skills
    • Detail oriented

    Nice to haves:

    • Previous internship experience
    • Python experience from 16
  • Industry
    Defense and Space
  • About Us

    Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) delivers customer-focused technologies and best-of-breed systems integrations in the aerospace, national security & defense sectors. Applications span navigation/guidance, communications, electronic warfare and threat detection, cybersecurity, infrastructure protection and commercial space.