Software Engineer Intern/Co-op, User Experience (HCI/HMI)

At Charles River Analytics, we develop leading-edge solutions and technology to address the world’s most complex challenges. Our team of innovative entrepreneurs drives advancements in AI, robotics, smart sensing, and human-centered computing. Our research and development efforts not only propel government programs forward but also unlock new opportunities in the commercial sector. As a 100% employee-owned company, we foster a culture of participation, innovation, and accountability among our staff. We take immense pride in our ability to attract and retain the industry's most talented and creative problem solvers.

At Charles River Analytics, our interns and co-ops work on real projects and cutting-edge technology. We believe strongly in promoting within, which is demonstrated by the fact that we not only have hired former interns, but that several of our senior staff and leadership began their careers at Charles River as an intern! 
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineering Intern or Co-op for our User Experience Innovation division beginning in the Summer or Fall of 2025. We are seeking a student with an interest in innovative technology and developing responsive user-facing applications with React, TypeScript, Python, and similar technologies. You will be working in a small agile group, to deliver, test, and ship software. In this role, you will quickly become a contributing member of our research and development team. Our interns contribute to real projects to get a sense of what it is like to work as a full-time Software Engineer. 

Day-to-day, you could be working on:

• Designing and developing custom interfaces
• Contributing to our component library and application ecosystem
• Collaborating with our government partners and military stakeholders
• Developing and implementing AI models
• Supporting customer needs via live demos and technical explanations
• Working on a variety of innovative projects
• Collaborating on intern challenge problems

How you will make a positive impact: 

• Develop responsive user-facing applications with modern languages and tools such as TypeScript, React, and Vite
• Gain technical experience from one-on-one mentorship, feedback on pull requests, collaborative system design sessions, test-driven development, and more
• Learn about program management and work with internal team members to understand project goals and how to translate those goals into technical requirements 

To be successful in this role with us, you'll need: 

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate-level degree in Computer Science or related field. Postdoc candidates will be considered.
• Experience with a modern front-end programming language such as React, TypeScript, or similar
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to be onsite 3x per week (60% onsite / 40% remote) in Cambridge, MA

Qualities that will make you stand out: 

• Project work that demonstrates your interest and skill in creating novel UX applications
• Demonstrated interest in human-centered design and a design thinking approach to software development
• Advocacy for building iteratively, with motivation to revise early and often

Benefits:

Charles River Analytics offers an attractive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Casual work environment
• Free snacks and beverages
• Eligible for medical plan enrollment or opt-out incentive
• Paid sick/excused time
• Free onsite parking and easily accessible by public transportation (the MBTA)

Internship Activities:

Interns at Charles River Analytics can participate in activities such as:

• Intern challenge problems
• Seminars
• Company-wide outings