Software Engineer (SkillBridge Intern)

Requisition Number: 23875

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Temporary Worker

Anticipated Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Intern

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.

Objective

The Skillbridge intern will train as a Software Engineer within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning Software Engineering basics and principles, and who can effectively contribute to HII MT's reverse engineering team, with practical experience in hardware/software analysis and development within a cleared environment. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State (3-4 month target)

At the end of three months, the intern will gain:

• Technical Proficiency

• Master fundamental reverse engineering techniques using industry tool

• Develop competency in FPGA design software and hardware description languages

• Gain hands-on experience with object-oriented programming in C++ and Python

• Project Integration

• Contribute to live projects involving microelectronics trust and assurance

• Learn to document and integrate discoveries into existing codebase

• Develop test suites to validate code functionality

• Professional Development

• Understand DoD/cleared facility work environment protocols

• Learn collaborative development practices through code review process

• Gain experience with version control systems and development workflows

• Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions

• If candidate is selected and approved, SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs.

• SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active Secret Security Clearance.

• SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Training Location: Roanoke, VA (in-person)

Training Plan

PHASE 1: FUNDAMENTALS AND TOOLS INTRODUCTION (Weeks 1-4)

Week 1: Orientation and Basic Tools

• Security protocols, facility procedures, and DoD workplace expectations

• Setup of development environment and introduction to version control (git)

• Basic logic gate review and Boolean mathematics refresher

Week 2: Programming Foundations

• C++ fundamentals and modern C++ features (C++17 and STL)

• Python programming essentials for hardware engineering

• Introduction to hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL basics)

Week 3: Hardware Tools

• FPGA development environment setup (Quartus/Vivado)

• Basic FPGA design workflows and simulation

• Introduction to EDA tools and synthesis concepts

Week 4: Reverse Engineering Basics

• Introduction to reverse engineering methodology

• Hands-on training with IDA Pro and Ghidra

• Basic hardware analysis techniques

PHASE 2: SUPERVISED PROJECT WORK (Weeks 5-8)

Week 5: Initial Project Integration

• Team workflow introduction and code review process

• Small-scale reverse engineering assignments

• Documentation practices and codebase familiarization

Week 6: Component Analysis

• Guided hardware component reverse engineering

• Implementation of findings into source code

• Test suite development fundamentals

Week 7: Tool Development

• Contributing to internal software tools

• Debugging and optimization techniques

• Integration with existing systems

Week 8: Advanced Analysis

• Complex system analysis techniques

• Microcontroller and embedded systems exploration

• Formal verification tool introduction

PHASE 3: INDEPENDENT PROJECT CONTRIBUTION (Weeks 9-12)

Week 9: Project Assignment

• Independent reverse engineering project assignment

• Planning and documentation of approach

• Initial analysis and tool selection

Week 10: Implementation

• Code development for assigned project

• Test suite creation

• Regular code reviews and feedback integration

Week 11: Integration and Testing

• System integration of developed components

• Comprehensive testing and validation

• Documentation completion

Week 12: Final Phase

• Project presentation and knowledge transfer

• Final code review and optimization

• Program completion and transition planning

Success Metrics:

• Completion of assigned reverse engineering projects

• Demonstrated proficiency in tool usage

• Quality of code contributions and documentation

• Effective team collaboration and communication

• Understanding of security protocols and procedures

Additional Goals:

• Event Support

• Product Sprint Planning

Minimum Qualifications

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty military service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in a relavant field

• Must have the ability to obtain a US DoD issued security clearance.

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Preferred Requirements

• SECRET security clearance preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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