FTI is looking for a paid Software Developer or Systems Engineer Intern to join our team during the summer of 2023. Qualified interns must be actively enrolled in a STEM discipline. This position will be filled through the Lavon Jordan Internship program. The Lavon Jordan Internship celebrates diversity and aims to foster an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we do business. FTI hopes to provide career opportunities and development to historically underrepresented individuals to support and foster the next generation of diverse leaders in the information technology business field.  This internship awards interns both full-time or part-time flexibility, competitive compensation, and an Intern Featured overview on FTI’s LinkedIn page. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO.

Applications or required documents will not be accepted after February 3rd, 2023.

Responsibilities Include:

The intern will support analysis, development, and modeling and simulation for space and missile defense systems. The intern will work with experienced system engineers and gain experience in software assessment, digital engineering, DevSecOps methods and processes, Agile coaching, cybersecurity, and software specifications and standards.

The intern can expect to work on projects such as: 

• Using model-based systems engineering tools to develop digital engineering products.
• Leveraging trade analysis tools to assess courses of action to inform stakeholder decisions.
• Building webpages to represent customer-facing content and aggregate division program information in a user-friendly and intuitive manner.
• Analyzing system information to determine compatibilities and barriers to integration.
• Working directly with the DevSecOps team and the senior DevSecOps manager to test system integrity.
• Building upon knowledge of cloud computing, i.e., AWS/GovCloud or similar.
• Designing, developing, testing, and debugging new features or enhancements to existing services.

• Programming/scripting experience with MATLAB, C, C++ and/or Python.
• Basic statistics fundamentals.
• Experience with development and automated testing.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Able to work independently with geographically dispersed team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.
• Must be a Junior or Senior pursing a bachelors or masters degree from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline (mechanical or electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, software/hardware engineering, mathematics, statistics, or physics).
• Be an individual from historically underrepresented populations; including, but not limited to minorities, women, persons who identify as LGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.

For this role the compensation for candidates in Colorado is $24.17/hr.  Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

For over 30 years, FTI has been in the business of helping the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies implement informed and wise decisions to solve difficult problems. With over $139 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Investments in our technology, FTI is continuing to invest in developing new technologies, tools, and techniques. The culture of FTI is clearly our primary discriminator. From the very beginning, the culture emphasized doing what was right, not only for the customers who pay for our services, but also for the employees who perform the services, and for the neighbors and others in the communities in which we all live.