Undergraduate Application Development and Support Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Information Technology Services department of the Applied Research Laboratory is seeking undergraduate students with skills in application development and application support to contribute to our enterprise application development efforts.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing software and database application components

• Assisting with programming and software development tasks and other duties as assigned

• End-user support - answering phones/emails

• Technical writing

Students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Required skills and experience include:

• Excellent communication, customer service, technical writing, and organizational skills

• Experience developing software in at least one programming language (C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, Java, or Groovy preferred)

Preferred skills and experience include:

• Application development skills such as version control, automated testing, continuous integration, issue tracking, debugging, etc.

• Experience using Microsoft Windows systems in a domain environment and in using Windows-based Integrated Development Environments

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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