Job Description
HEKA makes the world better for all of us. Our engineers develop cool things: planes, trains, automobiles, radios, rockets... the cooler, the better! Feel the satisfaction of evolving classical engineering disciplines like mechanical, software, electrical, industrial, systems, and additive manufacturing to state-of-the-art product development methodologies. Not cheaper, better, faster but unique, influential, and disruptive. Drive improvements and products to reality to improve humankind. Our teams are hands-on, collaborative, and thought-provoking. We combine scientific methods of discovery and evolutionary engineering principles. This will directly support HEKA in developing safety critical software components. This is an unpaid-to-paid opportunity. Relocation and lodging expenses will not be provided. All interns are subject to a 3-week probationary period.
What you’ll do:
* Directly support engineering staff working on cutting-edge projects and gain hands-on experience in the development and implementation of software systems
* Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle
* Troubleshoot, debug software issues and propose solutions to ensure the quality and functionality of the final product
* Proactively identify and address any potential risks of challenges in the software development process
* Other duties as assigned
What you need:
* Actively pursuing or recently awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
* Ability and willingness to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
* Software development experience in Python and/or C/C++
* Ability to learn
* Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and track processes to completion
* A problem-solving constitution, with a curious mind for discovery, coupled with self-discipline and an intrinsic drive for continuous self-improvement
* U.S. Citizenship
Nice to have:
* Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant coursework
* Experience in supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of space and air domain related problems
* AI/ML experience
* Active Secret clearance
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