Software Engineering Intern

Jobtailor; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Frederick, MD seeks an engineering student to support software and hardware teams. You will assist engineers with C/C++ and Python on Linux, gaining hands-on experience in testing, data gathering, and design analysis under supervision.

Strong learning ability and teamwork are essential; familiarity with Git, Jira, and Agile practices is a plus. This entry-level role emphasizes growth, collaboration, and practical problem solving within a technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Engineering student progressing toward an engineering degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build a network.
• Diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn.
• Good understanding of software development using C/C++ and Python on Linux OS.
• Some Windows experience.
• Understanding of multi-threading and multi-processing concepts.
• Preferred: embedded driver development on Linux (TCP/IP, UART, I2C, PCIe, etc.).
• Preferred: Git, Jira, defect tracking tools, peer code reviews, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and assist engineers on various engineering assignments.
• Carry out basic work instructions to understand Company fundamentals and learn new things.
• Conduct limited-scope testing under engineer supervision.
• Complete assigned tasks on time.
• Gather and assemble data for engineers.
• Assist with research in a particular field as needed.
• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under engineer supervision.
• Assist engineers with appropriate design details.
• Perform varied tasks to gain familiarity with engineering staff, methods, programs, and practices.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

C/C++ Software Development

Python Programming

Linux Operating Systems

Multi-Threading Concepts

Multi-Processing Concepts

Software Testing

Data Gathering

Engineering Fundamentals

Interpersonal Skills

Diligence

Quick Learning

Networking Ability

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Git

Jira

Defect Tracking Tools

Job description

• Work closely with and assist engineers on various engineering assignments


• Carry out basic work instructions to understand Company fundamentals and learn new things


• Conduct limited-scope testing under engineer supervision


• Complete assigned tasks on time


• Gather and assemble data for engineers


• Assist with research in a particular field as needed


• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under engineer supervision


• Assist engineers with appropriate design details


• Perform varied tasks to gain familiarity with engineering staff, methods, programs, and practices


• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• Engineering student with some progress toward an engineering degree


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build a good network


• Diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn


• Good understanding of software development using C/C++ and Python on Linux operating systems


• Some experience with Windows


• Good understanding of multi-threading and multi-processing concepts


• Preferred: experience developing embedded drivers on Linux for TCP/IP, UART, I²C, PCIe, and other interfaces


• Preferred: experience with Git, defect tracking tools preferably Jira, peer code reviews, and Agile methodologies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational engineering skills with a focus on software development using C/C++ and Python on Linux. Capable of conducting design analysis, testing, and collaborating effectively with engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C/C++ Software Development


• Python Programming


• Linux Operating Systems


• Embedded Driver Development


• Agile Methodologies

Hard Skills

• Software Development


• Multi-Threading Concepts


• Multi-Processing Concepts


• Design Analysis


• Testing


• Data Gathering


• Basic Calculations


• Research Assistance


• Task Completion


• Engineering Fundamentals

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Diligence


• Quick Learning


• Networking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• GED

Industry Keywords

• Engineering


• Embedded Systems


• TCP/IP


• UART


• I²C


• PCIe

Tools & Technologies

• Git


• Jira


• Defect Tracking Tools