Software Engineering Internship

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking an Software Engineering Intern in Bedford, NH, to support embedded software development for military sensors and laser range-finders.

The role focuses on designing, coding and testing software across multiple stages of the product life cycle, with emphasis on hardware-software integration. The intern will work with C/C++ on Windows, participate in code reviews and documentation, and gain experience with version control (SVN, Git) in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/CE or related field.
• Proficiency in C and C++ on Windows platforms.
• Ability to integrate hardware and software to form complete systems.
• Experience with revision control systems (SVN, Git).
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Support embedded software design and development for military sensors and laser range-finder systems.
• Assist in coding, debugging and testing across software languages.
• Contribute to software development documentation and release procedures.
• Support requirements analysis, code reviews and software verification activity.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure software and hardware integration.
• Perform duties as assigned by the team.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related (pursuing)

Tools

SVN

Git

Job description

About Our Mission
Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics
About Our Mission
Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.
Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.
We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.
If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary.
Position Profile
The Software Engineering Intern will support the team working systems through all stages of product life cycle, from software specifications to design, coding, unit and integration testing, as well as maintain the pertinent software development documentation.
Responsibilities

• As part of the Software Engineering team, provide/learn technical expertise in design and development of embedded software for a variety of military sensors and laser range-finder systems
• Support design, code and debug applications in various software languages
• Develop and support Engineering and Configuration Control processes specific to software development, software release revision control, and pre-planned product improvement initiatives
• Support software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis
• Support engineering documents to include SW development plans, SW design documentation, and SW qualification plans/procedures
• Other duties as assigned
  

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or demonstrated relevant experience
• Programming languages (Windows Platforms): C, C++
• Ability to integrate hardware and software to develop complete systems
• Ability to test and troubleshoot software experience using revision control software such as SVN, Git, etc.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization, presentation and customer relationship skills
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrated leadership skills while having the ability to be a team player
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident
  

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience in designing and programming real time, multithreaded C/C++ code
• Experience with Object Oriented Design with C++ in an embedded environment
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS or Embedded Linux based systems
• Experience writing and maintaining system-level tests for embedded hardware
• Experience in developing graphical user interfaces for embedded systems
• Experience with scripting languages and automated testing
• Experience with SoC SDKs (Xilinx Zynq / Zynq UltraScale+ Vivado and/or Microsemi SmartFusion 2 SoC Libero)
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Familiarity with the Agile software development approach
• Experience working in a diverse multinational engineering organization
• Experience working in an ITAR environment
  

Eeo Statement & Accessibility
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).