2024 Software Engineering Internship
- Full-time
Company Description
Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.
Job Description
Becoming part of the SEAKR team means that Interns actively participate in real-world assignments! SEAKR designs, builds and delivers systems for Data Management, Processing, Avionics and Communications for customers around the world. SEAKR is seeking qualified Undergraduate and Graduate Interns to actively participate in real-world assignments, help solve challenging problems and contribute to the development of the next-generation of space electronics.
Our vision is to be the leader in creating new avenues in electronics’ performance that withstands the harsh environments of space. Our entrepreneurial thinking and distinct ruggedized systems continue to help our customers achieve mission success and benchmark the highest of industry standards and technological prowess. As a vertically integrated company, our employees are involved in the architecture and conceptual designs of software, evolving system technology, and delivering enabling solutions.
Our mentors and team members guide you through your work, help you to integrate into our culture of collaboration and further develop and gain new skills. At the end of your internship, we ask you to summarize your work experience and lessons learned through a formal presentation to the company leadership team.
SEAKR is seeking a Software Engineering Intern who will perform the full life cycle (requirements, design, code, and test) for real-time embedded software.
This role will be responsible for developing real-time embedded software or test software in support of SEAKR's Processing Systems. This software will target a variety of processors running the Linux operating system.
This role will coordinate and implement department and company level goals to accommodate efficient development, propagation, and maintenance of product line core and program specific capabilities and functionalities.
This role will require the development of test scripts used to demonstrate the capability of avionics units
As a Software Engineering Intern, the candidate will gain a better understanding of the software development lifecycle putting into practice techniques that are taught in during regular course work. The software produced will run on actual SEAKR HW destined for a future launch. As a result, the Software Engineering Intern will develop the foundations of good software development techniques and testing practices.
Specific work assignments can be tailored in order to develop the specific skill sets.
Start Date: May 20, 2024
End Date: August 8, 2024
Additional opportunities provided through the internship program are:
- Unlimited job shadowing opportunities – in any of SEAKR’s departments
- Executive Speaker Presentations
- Lunch with SEAKR’s founding and ownership teams
- Day trip to a Colorado Rockies baseball game
- New Hire Interview Panel
- End of internship celebratory cookout
- Internship may lead to future fulltime employment at SEAKR upon successful completion of degree(s)
- Relocation Assistance will NOT be provided for internship participants
Qualifications
- Must be a rising Sophomore or higher currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Other majors will be considered if there is a demonstrated interest in learning software fundamentals.
- Ability to learn technologies quickly and independently
- Strong computer skills in a PC environment using various business software programs (spreadsheets, word-processing, and databases)
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, follow-up, problem solving and creative thinking skills
- Demonstrated C or C++ development experience
- Experience with Linux development preferred but not required
Additional Information
Compensation: Base pay range is $25-28/hour depending on qualifications.
SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required