Software Engineer Internship

Job Description

About the Company

HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) is a defense contractor with a significant presence in national security solutions. This particular opportunity resides within Mission Technologies, one of HII’s divisions, which comprises a global team of over 7,000 professionals. Mission Technologies is dedicated to delivering all-domain expertise and advanced technologies, serving mission partners worldwide. The division is focused on leading the “data evolution” in national defense, providing a broad range of solutions including C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), AI and Big Data, cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and the development of unmanned underwater vehicles.

Specifically, this role is within the Warfare Systems (WS) business group, which focuses on cyber and mission IT, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems. Warfare Systems actively collaborates with the nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities. Their mission is to defend U.S. interests in cyberspace, anticipate emerging threats, and support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners through capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, and software and hardware development.

About the Job: Software Engineer Internship

This is an exciting Software Engineer Internship opportunity designed for highly motivated students passionate about solving complex problems and contributing to national security.

Key Details:
• Requisition Number: 25217
• Required Travel: Low (0 – 10%)
• Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt, Intern
• Anticipated Salary Range: Up to $37.13 per hour
• Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain (this is a requirement for the role)
• Level of Experience: Intern
• Location: This role is within the Warfare Systems (WS) business group of HII’s Mission Technologies division.

Role Overview:
This internship is more than just a temporary position; it’s a chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience and prepare for a career supporting C5ISR systems. As an intern, you will be a crucial part of the team working on Minotaur, a vital mission management tool utilized on both manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft. Your contributions will directly enhance the operational capabilities of these systems, specifically by improving the processing of sensor data to help operators more effectively identify and track targets on land and at sea.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:
• Developing and improving new capabilities for existing operational systems.
• Supporting all stages of the software development lifecycle, encompassing design, implementation, integration, and testing.

Possible Projects You May Work On:
• Developing innovative solutions to critical operational shortfalls, potentially leveraging disciplines such as machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and signal/video processing.
• Designing and implementing user-friendly graphical interfaces.
• Enhancing and automating existing simulation and testing processes.
• Creating new proof-of-concept prototypes for cutting-edge projects.

What HII Is Looking For (Required Qualifications):
• You must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• You should have at least 60% of your college credits completed, typically indicating a rising college junior status.

Desired Skills and Experience:
• Demonstrated experience with software development in a Linux environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or JavaScript.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to think critically.
• A diligent, hardworking attitude with a strong desire to learn quickly.

Physical Requirements: The job typically involves only minor lifting and carrying of light items.

HII emphasizes its commitment to diversity, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of various protected characteristics.