Software Engineering Intern

PacStar is looking for a Software Engineering Intern to assist the Software Engineering team with various tasks, participate in the software development process, and learn how a software application is designed and released.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work with the PacStar Software Engineering team on small development tasks, story reviews, (unit) testing, and other tasks as assigned while gaining valuable experience.  You will be mentored by one or more Software and/or QA engineers who will help you understand how a software application is designed, developed, tested, and released. 

Location: Portland, OR (or remote)

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Participate in design meetings with the software development and quality assurance teams
• Provide user feedback on PacStar network management software applications
• Use development tools such as JIRA and Confluence to document and track activities
• Use Git-based tools to control code development
• Work on tasks to assist the development team, for example:
  • Write PowerShell and/or Python scripts for prototyping, testing, or automation
  • Fix simple bugs in the product code
  • Develop and/or extend unit tests
  • Develop and implement data storage and manipulation mechanisms
  • Write C# libraries to assist with development activities
  • Create User Interface/User Experience wireframes
  • Help enhance existing User Interface views
  • Help test existing application features
  • Assist with technical writing assignments
• Create an exit report outlining activities, lessons learned, and other commentary
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Current or previous educational program, prefer Computer Science or related engineering field
• Some coding experience.  C# preferred but not required.
• Some experience working within a Software Development team preferred
• Prefer some understanding of how networks behave
• Good writing and communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees.

PacStar is a leading supplier of small, rugged, and modular networking solutions primarily to the DoD.  The PacStar 400 series product line has become a ‘de-facto’ standard for deployed IP communications in the US Army and USMC. A series of wins over the last 3 years has resulted in significant growth in this business. This individual will be the primary electrical designer for the next generation of 400 series modules, and as such, a key member of the team continuing to move new technologies to the edge of the network.

For More Information visit: PacStar Tactical Communications | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.
 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.