Software Testing and Automation Engineering Intern

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to learn and understand the Software test process,  including the tools and methodologies currently being used. The Intern must be willing to understand and learn to write test plans and then execute them hands-on. The Software Testing and Automation Engineering Intern will support our mission using software tools to be used in the factory testing and airport deployment of CT systems in the US and around the world.  This individual will work closely with the Technology and Management teams to develop, document, and deploy these tools.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Willing to learn/support manual hands-on testing onsite in Edgewood.
• Work with the Team members and domain expert to understand the testing effort by learing to analyze the requirements of software projects.
• Be creative in generating test cases, use cases and write, execute test plans in support of those projects.
• Thoroughly document test results and willing to present it to the team.
• Willing to be mentored by a team member.
• Knowladge of Linux/Windows, virtualization and scripting (Python).
• Willing to working on building in-house test tools.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Willing to work next to the hardware on a engineering floor setup.
• In-person work.
• Complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety

Qualifications

Education: Degree-track undergraduate or graduate student in Software Engineering or Computer Science. 

Experience: Experience with basic software test engineering principles and processes required.

Knowledge skills/other attributes:

• Ability to work in matrixed environment with different profession types (i.e. engineers, software developers, project mangers, etc.)
• Tools: Windows, Linux, Virtulization and Python 
• US Citizen preferred; ability to pass a background check and security vetting required

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr-1@smiths-detection.com.

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