Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual for a Software Engineering Internship in Spokane, WA.
The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about creating high quality software that provides value to its users. This candidate is excited about solving unique and challenging problems and finds joy in inventing creative solutions. They also seek opportunities to expand their skills and experiences and teach others.
If you are a current student at an accredited university in the Spokane area looking for an opportunity to develop your software development and programming skills, then this may be the position for you!
As an Software Engineer Intern, a typical day might include the following:
1. Support SEL’s software development process
2. Verify that software meets requirements.
3. Implement firmware/software design.
4. Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
5. Follow engineering quality assurance procedures.
6. Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
7. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
8. Understand. Create. Simplify.
9. Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if:
Current student pursuing a degree in computer science or equivalent with at least one year of technical coursework completed
Programming experience in C#, C++, Java or equivalent OO programming language
Ability to execute and document defined testing procedures
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using scripting languages, such as Python, Javascript, Perl, Ruby
Practical knowledge of developing Microsoft Windows applications
Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git, Mercurial, SVN, and Rational ClearCase
Location
This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA, where you are minutes from a vast array of outdoor activities to enjoy. Beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains with dozens of hiking trails and miles of biking trails to choose from. A small-town feel, but just minutes from downtown entertainment, dining and shopping in both Spokane, WA and nearby Coeur d'Alene, ID. The perfect place to live if you want the best of both worlds -- small town feel with a little city.
Physical Requirements
None
($19.50 - $32.50 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.