Software Engineer 1-4 (SkillBridge Intern) – 8380
Date: Apr 19, 2023
Location: Hanover, MD, Maryland
Company: HII’s Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 8380
Required Travel: 0 – 10%
Employment Type: Temporary Worker
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
Job Description
Program of Instruction (POI)
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.
Essential Job Responsibilities
For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as a Software Engineer with HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Mission Technologies Supervisor, with the goal of offering you the opportunity to work alongside subject matter experts and assist in providing critical support to our clients. Our experts will provide on-the-job training, and ensure interns complete our program with the confidence to accurately apply and perform the skills learned in this internship throughout their future careers. This internship not only provides you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a professional environment, but also allows you a look at what HII Mission Technologies can offer you as an employee.
Desired End State (3 – 4 month target)
At the end of four months, the intern will be able to develop products using various programming languages as needed during their time, understand how to test their code, work with an agile software engineering team.
The intern will develop a good understanding of the aspects of software development equipment, configurations, operation, and troubleshooting procedures. This includes:
– Software Configuration Management tools – such as Git
– Automated testing tools such as Jenkins and Sonar
– Software Ticket Systems such as Jira
– Integrated Development Environments (product dependent)
Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.
Assumptions – Restrictions
– SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active Secret Security Clearance.
– SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.
Training Plan
Phase 1 – Basics
Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization
Week 2: Intro to Software Product Teams – JSAF, JBUS, NEXUS, Watchtower, NEWTT
Week 3: Intro to Software Integrated Development Environment & Programming Language assessments (C++, Java, Javascript, or related in Linux Environment)
Week 4: Intro to NCTE
Week 5: Intro to Agile/Scrum
Phase 2 – Agile Development
Week 6: Product Development Bug Fixing
Week 7: Product Development Peer Review
Week 8: Product Development Developer Testing
Week 9: Product Development Features
Phase 3 – Product Troubleshooting & Maintenance, NCTE Processes and Administration
Week 10: Product Troubleshooting & tools (Product Dependent, Debuggers, Loggers, Test Environment)
Week 11: System Troubleshooting & tools (Red Hat, Windows depending on product)
Week 12: NCTE administration, JIRA & Confluence training
Week 13: NCTE Process Asset Library (PAL)
Additional Goals
Event Support
Product Sprint Planning
Minimum Qualifications
Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Must have a current/active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Requirements
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII’s domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.
HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
HII’s Mission Technologies division / Equal Opportunity Employer
JBHII-8380 2023.05.06
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