Software Developer Intern

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated Software Developer Intern to join our team for the summer. This 10-week internship will support the design, development, testing, and improvement of web and application software solutions used in systems that monitor and protect critical infrastructure.

Working under the guidance of our Principal Software Developer and Product Development Manager, you will gain hands-on experience contributing to real-world projects involving data acquisition, signal processing, analytics, and visualization systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a student seeking to build practical experience in software engineering while collaborating with an experienced development team.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and documentation of web and application software
• Support the team in building and maintaining software components used for data acquisition, processing, and visualization
• Help develop and test features for systems that process and analyze sensor data
• Participate in requirements discussions and assist with documenting technical specifications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while learning software development best practices
• Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and improving existing software tools and applications
• Contribute to data processing and analytics workflows, including handling streaming or high-frequency sensor data
• Help maintain project documentation and participate in code reviews and team meetings
• Use development and collaboration tools such as version control systems and issue tracking platforms
• Support ongoing maintenance and enhancements of software systems used across the organization
  
  

What You’ll Learn

• Real-world experience developing scalable software systems
• Best practices in software architecture, testing, and documentation
• Working with real-time data pipelines and analytics systems
• Collaborative development using tools such as Git, JIRA, and Bitbucket
• Professional agile development and software lifecycle practices
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with a team
• Willingness to learn new technologies and development practices
• Interest in sensor systems, structural health monitoring, or IoT technologies
• Coursework or projects related to data processing, analytics, or web development
  
  

You Are

• Curious and excited to learn how real-world software systems are built
• A self-starter who takes initiative and asks thoughtful questions
• Interested in working on data-driven applications and technology
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks while learning
• Motivated to grow technically and professionally
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of software development concepts and programming fundamentals
• Experience with at least one programming language (such as Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, or similar)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred)
  
  

Compensation

• Salary Range: $24 - $26 per hour, dependent on experience
  
  

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