Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

SES-Government Solutions
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Melbourne
Feb 27, 2025
Job ID:111627 The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services. Job Summary Software Engineering Internship: Ignite Your Future! Join the vanguard of defense technology this summer as a full-time Software Engineering Intern with DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL! Prepare to dive into the heart of software engineering for compute and display systems aboard state-of-the-art military vehicles. At DRS, we don't just build robust defense systems; we lead the technological advance. Your contribution this summer will be crucial in guiding our products from concept to frontline readiness. Job Responsibilities As a Leonardo DRS Software Engineering Intern, you will: Code with Purpose: Immerse yourself in the development and fine-tuning of computer software applications and systems that are the pulse of technological advancement. Analyze, test, and debug to transform complexity into clarity and efficiency. Mastery Through Tools: Harness state-of-the-art computer-aided engineering resources and design/analysis software to complete assignments. Language Fluency: Close the gap between theory and practice by refining your expertise in C/C++, real-time systems, scripting, and kernel development. Collaborative Growth: Team up with experienced engineers, contributing to essential tasks and absorbing expertise. This is your chance to absorb wisdom and contribute your own fresh ideas. Blueprint Innovation: Review project outlines and drawings to engineer precise testing protocols, specifications and objectives, while unraveling technical conundrums with innovative solutions. Your analysis will transform sketches into solid, functioning software wonders. Engineer and Innovate: Under mentorship, you design, develop, analyze and contribute to the design and improvements that cater to both electrical integrity and mechanical might of our products, systems, subsystems. Testing & Analysis: Analyze, test, and make recommendations for products and test methods using data. Legacy Documentation: Carve out wisdom for future innovators by preparing meticulous documentation that serves as bedrock for maintenance and advancement. Efficiency Engineering: Shape the landscapes of production by contributing to the evolution of our plant layouts and refining manufacturing methodologies. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Must be actively enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate or master's program in Software Engineering or a related tech field. Requires a minimum of two years of academic experience with a GPA that shines as bright as your ambition - 3.0 or higher! A strong problem-solving mindset driven by intellectual curiosity. Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving and investigative research. Proficiency in MS Office 365. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with software analysis (embedded development) Familiarity with object-oriented programming and C/C++ software Familiarity with developing in scripting languages, such as Python Familiarity with embedded interfaces experience (I2C, UART, PCIe, etc.) Familiarity with real-time operating systems Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.