Software Engineer Intern

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a highly qualified Software Engineer Intern to develop advanced algorithms for the Intelligence and Defense communities. The engineer will join a collaborative team of engineers and scientists developing modeling and simulation software. This internship will run through the summer months (2024) and is intended to expose the intern to modern software development methodologies within Applied Research Associates.

If you want to accelerate your career growth and are passionate about applying your expertise to solve problems of national importance, then we have the job you are looking for! You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in a stable environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit.

Software Engineer Intern Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will actively be interested in applying math/statistics/engineering concepts to solve multi-disciplinary problems. The candidate should be interested in improving/optimizing/tuning existing algorithms as well as developing new algorithms from scratch. This will include software design, software development, and debugging / issue resolution.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work on prototype scale applications in a variety of deployment surfaces. These include Unreal Engine 5, CesiumJS (Web), ThreeJS (Web), and Android (for Frontend). For backend development candidates will be exposed to Docker Engine, Kubernetes.

Candidates will be expected to present on their work at the completion of the internship. This will include an in-person presentation to technical staff.

Our office utilizes a hybrid schedule where onsite work at our Orlando, Florida office is required on Monday and Tuesday for 8 hours each day.  A detailed schedule for the remaining days will be agreed upon after evaluation of any ongoing coursework/travel limitations and will be agreed upon at hire time.

Scientists/engineers who are passionate about applying their expertise to solve problems of national importance, have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth in a stable environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

This internship is only open to currently enrolled students at Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland Florida. 

Required Software Engineer Intern Qualifications:

• US Citizenship (Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information) 
•  Progress toward BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
•  Experience with the following programming languages
  1) Python
  2) Java
  3) C/C++
• Experience with Android Studio
• Basic familiarity with Unreal Engine 5
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Linux Operating Systems
• Basic understanding of Linear Algebra
• Experience with one of the following
  1) SQLite
  2) PostgreSQL
  3) MySQL

Software Engineer Intern Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior/existing security clearance
• Interest in cybersecurity and operations
• Experience presenting on technical concepts to other students or professional staff
• Experience grading and evaluating suitability of junior developer code

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 1,700 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)