Software Quality Assurance Intern

About the role

ARA is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Intern to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a 100% employee‑owned scientific research and engineering company, ARA solves critical national problems to improve safety, security, and way of life. You will be a key member of ARA supporting multiple teams developing enterprise technologies that aid real‑world operations for the Navy and military communities, working with developers and engineers to design and implement quality assurance solutions for a wide range of applications in an agile environment focused on delivering high‑quality software to clients. The internship is available for qualified undergraduate or graduate students studying toward a career in software development, with the possibility of transitioning to full‑time employment. ARA’s interns are valued members of the team, tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to plan and execute manual and automated testing
• Work with cross‑functional teams to define a testing vision/test plan with respect to stakeholder goals and customer feedback
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to create test cases
• Support code reviews and ensure the team is creating adequate unit, regression, and system tests
• Identify, record, and document findings and create reports
• Support multiple teams developing enterprise technologies to aid real‑world operations for the Navy and military communities

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or a related field
• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of agile development methods
• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of C#, Java, or JavaScript
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in small team settings
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Skills

• Experience with one or more frontend libraries (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
• Experience with C#
• Experience or familiarity with automating QA processes using a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform such as GitLab

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) with matching program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts