Job Description

Are you a mission driven individual who is looking for a meaningful career?  This isn't your average mission.  Join Alion and make a difference by helping to create and maintain modeling and simulation training services and applications for our US Navy Fleet!

Position Summary

The Software Engineer Internship is a temporary position within Alion which prepares a college student for entry into the workforce by providing emphasis on training and gathering experience related to a student's educational discipline and which is applicable to the business needs of the company. The position is for college students who are rising sophomores or juniors in their academic program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In support of assigned functional area, performs professional administrative work of an introductory nature gradually increasing in level of difficulty and responsibility.
• Perform work that is pertinent to field study
• May be required to help with research in a particular field for projects and other objectives.
• Assists in arranging meetings, conferences, and project team activities.
• Assists in answering questions and/or refers inquiry to appropriate person.
• May support staff in assigned project based work and/or manage minor administrative projects.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Must currently be enrolled as a student in an accredited public or private college or university and be a rising junior in their academic program. Preference for software and computer engineering degrees.  Must hold and be able to maintain a 3.0 GPA while participating in this internship.
     

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Familiarity with programming languages, for example C/C++, JAVA
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with web development and architecture is a plus
• Familiarity with Linux is a plus
• Good writing, communication and listening skills.
• Good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Must be diligent, hardworking and a fast learner.
• Desires to gain professional experience and is eager to learn.

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance.  Current Secret clearance preferred.  (Clearance must be granted to begin employment).