Job Description

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking software engineering interns who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.

With locations in Sunnyvale and Anaheim Hills, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, McLean, VA, and Annapolis Junction, MD, AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that protect the interests of the U.S. and its partners. ASTs work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to solve problems and make the world a safer place. ASTs work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and innovative ideas, and work directly with our nations finest service members all while embracing integrity, diversity and work-life balance. AST offers generous reward and recognition programs in compensation, broad career development opportunities, excellent health care options, educational assistance, parental leave, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off (9/80 schedule), 401(k) with matching, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Whether you wish to live near and experience the California coast, the Maryland shores, our Nations capital, or Utahs lakes and mountains, AST encourages you to consider exploring the unique and rewarding opportunities our cutting edge technology team can offer.

For Multi-Level Intern Requisitions:
This position can be a Salary Grade of G04, G05 or NUG based on the candidate's qualifications as they relate to the skills, experience and responsibility requirements for the position.

* G04 (College Junior by Fall 2021) - must have completed 60 hours of college
* G05 (College Senior by Fall 2021) - must have completed 90 hours of college
* NUG (Post- Graduate-Masters-PhD by Fall 2021) - must have an undergraduate degree and currently enrolled or about to enroll in a graduate degree program

Requirements:

* Must be a college Junior, Senior or Graduate student by Fall 2021
* Experience with C, C++, Java, or Python
* Exposure to data structures, object-oriented principles, and algorithms
* Ability and willingness to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
* This position will need a U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date

Desired Requirements:

* ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
* Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)
* Experience with Qt or other application frameworks
* Experience with web development technologies/toolkits such as Javascript (Node.js, D3.js), PHP, HTML5, CSS, Angular, or Google Web Toolkit (GWT)
* Experience and/or coursework in Databases, Networks, Machine Learning, Algorithms
* Familiarity with Unix/Linux and related utilities
* Knowledge of network and communication protocols

Required Education:

* Currently pursuing a BS / BA degree from a four-year university and entering as a college Junior or Senior year OR pursuing a MS / MA / PhD by Fall 2021. Must be working towards a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.

This position requires the ability to access systems that contain information restricted to U.S, Citizens based on certain Federal Government contractual requirements

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.177894