Intern - Software Engineering 1

We are seeking a Software Development Engineering Intern to join our team in Huntsville, AL for the Summer of 2025.

The intern will contribute to the development of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software by performing software requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration tasks under the guidance and direction of a software development team lead. This position will report to the Manager, Software Engineering, Huntsville.

Essential Functions:

90% - As a contributor to a software development team, perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software. Participate in the development of software development documentation. Support internal and customer reviews of software development work products.

10% - Support software development process improvement by assessing software process metrics, identifying process gaps, creating and evaluating process improvement options, reviewing and improving metric definition and collection methods, evaluating industry tools and other resources to promote the continued growth and maturity of the software organization at Aerojet Rocketdyne.

Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Math with Computer Science emphasis (or similar major) OR enrolled in an advanced degree program in related major, and returning to school upon completion of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

3.2 GPA or above

Junior standing or above

Exposure to embedded and real-time software concepts and the C/C++ programing language

Experience in software development, especially developing C/C++ code

Exposure to and/or understanding of CMMI Level 3 and greater software processes

Solid academic track record of accomplishment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Self-starter with the ability to work with little direction

Leadership & teamwork skills