Software Engineer (SkillBridge Intern) - 23875

About the role

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the workforce sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Software Engineer within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning Software Engineering basics and principles, and who can effectively contribute to HII MT's reverse engineering team, with practical experience in hardware/software analysis and development within a cleared environment.
• Be assigned special projects as needed.

Requirements

The intern must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• The ability to obtain a US DoD issued security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• SECRET security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty military service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

Skills

Technical Proficiency, Master fundamental reverse engineering techniques using industry tool, Develop competency in FPGA design software and hardware description languages, Gain hands-on experience with object-oriented programming in C++ and Python, Project Integration, Contribute to live projects involving microelectronics trust and assurance, Learn to document and integrate discoveries into existing codebase, Develop test suites to validate code functionality, Professional Development, Understand DoD/cleared facility work environment protocols, Learn collaborative development practices through code review process, Gain experience with version control systems and development workflows.

Benefits

Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Pay

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Schedule

Training Location: Roanoke, VA (in-person)