Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2024

ARKA Group L.P. 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 domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country’s space endeavors. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

The Role

We are seeking junior software engineers interns who are passionate about working closely with customers to solve difficult mission-critical challenges. In this important role, you will be working on SOFTLINK®—our foundational software architecture and the cornerstone of our dynamic solutions. We empower our people, and we give them the space to thrive. If you’re interested in joining our team and making a difference in the space and defense industry, let’s talk.

This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Core Responsibilities

• Work with a group designing software and hardware for testing communication systems
• Assist with designing, coding, integrating, and testing embedded software.
• Support prototype development and test in a laboratory environment; collaborate with other disciplines, including electrical engineering, firmware, and test
• Use your skills in object-oriented programming, message protocol interpretation, real time processing, test script development, and use of agile processes, working under minimal supervision
• Help conduct automated and manual testing of applications controlling integrated hardware and peripheral equipment while supporting/enhancing existing software products as necessary

Required Skills

• Current college students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical field
• 0-1+ years of experience Python development
• 0-1+ years of experience C++ development
• Experience with the Linux Operating System
• Experience with version control tools, such as SVN
• Experience with real-time embedded systems is important
• May need to obtain and maintain a security clearance for this position

Preferred Skills

• Experience with telemetry and satellite communications
• Experience with the use of lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, and digital multi-meters is a plus
• Familiarity with PCM telemetry

What We Offer

• Colorado pay range from: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour

Application deadline:  position will close 5 days after posting

Location:

This position is based out of ARKA’s Colorado Springs, CO campus. If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it’s common to spot world-class athletes around town.

We offer challenging work, a stocked kitchen, espresso machines, flexible work arrangements, company-sponsored events, community volunteer events, onsite games/break activities, business casual attire, an onsite gym, and local trails for hiking and biking. Our offices are also dog friendly, and we encourage our people to bring in their furry friends.

EHS/Environmental Requirements:  This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Visa Restrictions: No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.