Software Engineer Intern

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

Currently, we are seeking Summer 2025 Interns in the Software Engineering department.  As a Software Engineering Intern, you will provide prototyping, coding, testing, scripting, and document generation in support of software development activities.  The code will be developed in C++ and Python and it will run on RedHat Linux.  It will be deployed as applications, VMs, or Containers on bare metal, public cloud or hybrid environment.  Git and GitLab will be used to keep track of your changes.  Jira will be used to track tasks and defects.  Confluence will be used to collaborate with other engineers and document the design for your projects.  GitLab merge requests will be used to submit your code for peer review prior to release.  This will teach you the fundamentals of developing production quality code.  You will be assigned to a technology-based engineering team, and benefit from working side-by-side with a talented and experienced group of professionals who are eager to mentor.

Responsibilities:

• Code development in C++ and Python.
•  Software test development and execution in an automated testing framework called TestExec
•  Creation and updates for requirements, test plan, and release documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

• University Sophomore, Junior or Senior.
• Working towards a BS/BE in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE.
• Experience programming in Python and C++
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Design.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour. 

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

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.

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 XX lbs. (site specific:  Danbury = 25; Bothell = 40; other sites per job requirements - should be no more than 40). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

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.