Software Engineer Co-op (January 2027)

Software Engineer Co-op supporting software development lifecycle activities for complex defense and aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with requirements, design, development, and testing of application software, tools, new work products, and enhancements to existing applications and systems
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineering professionals
• Work problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations
• Follow established development practices and processes to support configuration management of software products

On-site Schedule & Location

• Onsite in Marlborough, MA 01752 or Tewksbury, MA
• Full time co-op period: January 2027 to August 2027

Required Qualifications

• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to the start date
• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
• Intern must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in STEM and be at minimum a Junior, Senior, or Post Grad year by summer 2027
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op session
• Experience with C, C++, or Java

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of C/C++ programming and structured programming concepts
• Knowledge of object-oriented design and Unified Model Language
• Knowledge of statistical and numerical methods
• Interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• ABET accreditation preferred (not required)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

Technologies

• C
• C++
• Java
• Unified Model Language

Additional Role Context

• Software organization develops software applications, including integration and test on missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control, and other complex systems
• Precision software and firmware integrate operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to support mission processing
• Software centers across the country own responsibilities across the software development lifecycle
• Opportunities to participate on fast-paced agile teams
• Exposure across the software development life cycle, including real-time systems design, digital signal processing, machine learning and autonomous systems, cyber security, and DevOps technologies and methods

What You Will Learn

• Use new tools to stay state-of-the-art
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in software development and missile technology to support innovation

Compensation

• USD 37,000 - 82,000 per year

Benefits

• Relocation eligible
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage)

Other Notes

• Onsite roles work primarily onsite
• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance