Software Engineer Intern – Multiple Levels

Jobtailor; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks interns to contribute to Minotaur, a mission management system used in surveillance aircraft. You will build features, participate in design, implementation, integration, and testing, and collaborate with engineers on real-world projects.

You will apply machine learning, AI, signal processing, and video analytics to improve UI and backend capabilities while designing user-friendly interfaces. This role emphasizes learning, initiative, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in software/engineering fields.
• Security clearance eligibility required.
• Experience programming in Linux.
• Proficient in C++, Java, or JavaScript.
• Strong communication and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proactive, hardworking mindset and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Minotaur, a mission management system used across manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft.
• Build and refine new features for operational software.
• Contribute to software development lifecycle phases including design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers and other interns on real-world projects.
• Develop solutions using machine learning, AI, signal processing, and video analytics.
• Design intuitive, user-focused graphical interfaces.
• Improve and automate simulation, test, and verification workflows.
• Create proof-of-concept prototypes for emerging technologies and future capabilities.
• Enhance sensor data processing capabilities to improve operator detection, tracking, and understanding of land and sea activity.

Skills

C++

Java

JavaScript

Linux

Machine Learning

Signal Processing

Video Analytics

Graphical Interface Design

Software Development Lifecycle

Communication

Critical Thinking

Proactive Mindset

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Software/EE/CE or related field

Level 4: >60% credits towards bachelor’s

Level 3: 40–60% credits towards bachelor’s

Level 2: 20–40% credits towards bachelor’s

Job description

• Support Minotaur, a mission management system used across manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft
• Build and refine new features for operational software
• Contribute to software development lifecycle phases including design, implementation, integration, and testing
• Collaborate with engineers and other interns on real-world projects
• Develop solutions using machine learning, AI, signal processing, and video analytics
• Design intuitive, user-focused graphical interfaces
• Improve and automate simulation, test, and verification workflows
• Create proof-of-concept prototypes for emerging technologies and future capabilities
• Enhance sensor data processing capabilities to improve operator detection, tracking, and understanding of land and sea activity

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Level 4: High school diploma or equivalent and working toward a bachelor’s degree with more than 60% of required credits completed
• Level 3: High school diploma or equivalent and working toward a bachelor’s degree with more than 40%–60% of required credits completed
• Level 2: High school diploma or equivalent and working toward a bachelor’s degree with more than 20%–40% of required credits completed
• Experience with software development in a Linux environment
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or JavaScript
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• Strong communication skills and critical-thinking abilities
• Proactive, hardworking mindset and strong desire to learn

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in software development, particularly in C++, Java, or JavaScript, while contributing to the software development lifecycle in a Linux environment. Capable of applying machine learning, AI, and signal processing to enhance operational software and user interfaces.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C++ Proficiency
• Java Proficiency
• JavaScript Proficiency
• Linux Environment Experience
• Machine Learning Application

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Development
• Signal Processing
• Video Analytics
• Graphical Interface Design
• Simulation Automation
• Testing and Verification
• Proof-of-Concept Prototyping
• Data Processing
• AI Implementation
• Software Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Critical-Thinking Abilities
• Proactive Mindset
• Hardworking Attitude
• Desire to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Mission Management System
• Manned and Unmanned Surveillance
• Operational Software
• Emerging TechnologiesSensor Data Processing