Software Engineering Intern {S}

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

ARKA is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Intern to join our team in Ypsilanti, MI. In this role, you will be a key member of an Agile Scrum team of software developers, system engineers, and image scientists to develop customer-specific solutions, internal tools, resolve critical issues, and more using Java, C++, Javascript and similar languages. Successful candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills along with a desire to learn more about ARKA’s technologies, all while working in an Agile development environment on a cutting-edge platform.

As part of this internship, you will be expected to spend your time on-site at our location in Ypsilanti, MI. The internships will start circa mid-May and candidates will be expected to spend up to 90 days in this internship. This work requires candidates to be a U.S. citizen willing and able to acquire a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with program manager, engineers, and other stakeholders to define software requirements and specifications
• Design and implement efficient, flexible solutions that can scale for mission critical applications
• Work closely with DevOps team to deploy new features and maintain system stability
• Write robust test suites to ensure code correctness
• Apply software standards and processes to produce high quality, extensible, and maintainable software packages
• Debug, refactor and reimplement existing software codebases into new systems and on new platforms
• Participate in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Effectively collaborate across a diverse team of engineers, product owners, and Scrum Masters

Required Qualifications:

• Working towards bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or closely related STEM field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong backend software engineering skills with a history of successfully delivering features and maintaining projects
• Experience with any or all the following paradigms/technologies:
  • Java, SQL
  • C++
  • Containerization - Docker, Kubernetes
  • ORM Frameworks – Hibernate
  • Dependency Injection Frameworks – Spring
  • Amazon Web Services - EC2, SWF, S3, ECS, etc.
• Frontend experience with any of the following technologies:
  • Typescript/Javascript
  • Web frameworks – React
  • Build tools – Webpack
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous development pipelines

Pay Range:  $23.00/hr to $29.00/hr

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

Location:

Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location. It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation<