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Senior Technical Intern - Software Engineer

Location: 

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 114012

 

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. 

Job Summary

This is a fully in-person summer internship located in Germantown, Maryland. We are seeking a rising junior pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering. Interns will work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our Software Engineering team and gain hands-on experience performing software development in a professional setting. You will learn the agile software development process and gain exposure to radar software.

Job Responsibilities

  • Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new skills and technologies
  • Participate in daily standups and scrum ceremonies
  • Assist in design, development, and testing of software modules
  • Perform unit and system testing to validate functionality
  • Complete assigned tasks on schedule, communicating blockers proactively
  • Gain hands-on exposure to our development tools, processes, and codebase across multiple engineering workflows
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Rising junior, pursuing a Computer Science or Software Engineering degree
  • Minimum of 6 months experience working with the programing languages C, C++, or Rust
  • Some experience with Linux and/or an RTOS is preferred
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
  • Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn 

U.S. Citizenship required. 

The salary for this position is $23/hour. This reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

 

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: 

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.


Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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