Software Engineering Internship or Co-op

Aerotech, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA • 1d ago

When you join the Precision Automation and Robotics evolution at Aerotech , located near Pittsburgh, PA in RIDC Park, O'Hara Township, you will join a company that is small enough that everyone makes a difference, and large enough to work with today's latest and greatest technology. You will gain exceptional experience with a balance of learning , hands-on training, and opportunities to work on projects that matter . You will participate in our total rewards internship program that includes:

Extending your education from your classroom to practical applications.

Access to leading engineers in the field of automation and robotics.

Participation with other interns and assigned mentors exploring various projects, career paths, company luncheons and activities.

Competitive compensation and flexible schedules, supporting your professional and educational goals.

You will help to improve lives with our innovative solutions that enable advanced manufacturing operations worldwide. Demand for Aerotech's advanced technology products continues to thrive, so we continue to expand!

Join the Aerotech Precision Automation and Robotics Careers evolution and Take Control of Your Career !

Position Summary

As an intern or co-op, you will have the opportunity to join one of several specialized groups within our Software Engineering department, gaining hands-on experience by performing the same day-to-day responsibilities as a full-time entry-level engineer. These teams include :

The Enterprise Development Team (EDT):

Designs and implements software applications, libraries, and database queries that improve business/manufacturing efficiency, management decision making, and other strategic objectives. ERP and/or DevOps experience is a plus but not a requirement. Day-to-day programming involves C#, SQL, and some JavaScript.

The Application Development Team (ADT):

Focuses on the applications and front-end features/functionality of Aerotech's motion control software. This involves both the design and implementation of user interfaces with a focus on user experience, and the coding that interfaces with the lower levels of the software stack. Day-to-day programming involves C# coding and WPF UI development.

The Embedded/Motion Development Team (MDT):

Focuses on developing embedded motion, path planning, task scheduling, device driver, and communication algorithms that execute in a real-time operating system and interface with on-board hardware. They develop on a variety of embedded hardware platforms that include ARM and Intel processors. Linux experience is a plus but not a requirement. Successful candidates have experience with C or C++, have experience interfacing with hardware in some way, and have a passion for good software organization/architecture.

The Full Stack Development Team (FST):

Focuses on the support and infrastructure of all other teams in the software/hardware stack of Automation1. Always on the lookout to help - they are responsible for gluing together the different layers of the software/hardware stack for Automation1. This involves management of the middle software layers, APIs, code-generation, build procedure, and internal tools, as well as implementation at any layer of the stack as needed. Day-to-day programming involves C, C++, and C#.

Essential Functions

Develops new or modifies existing embedded, enterprise, library, or application level software under the supervision of experienced engineers

Debugs software problems involving Aerotech or third-party software products

Conducts tests to verify the implementation of new software features and validate use cases

Documents and organizes test results for review by senior engineers

Note: Internships typically last approximately three (3) months within a single summer.

Minimum Qualifications

Eligible students are those currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Science from an ABET accredited college or university

Must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above.

Currently accepting applications for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors that plan to attend graduate school, and current Graduate students.

Strong understanding of geometry, basic calculus, and/or data structures preferred

Thorough knowledge of an object-oriented (e.g., C++, C#, Java) programming language

Must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Note: This is a paid internship, but Aerotech does not provide additional relocation or housing assistance for this position. This internship will take place at our facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Aerotech is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. The Company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 or over), sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, and termination. The Company makes and will continue to make all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.

The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company. The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment-related decisions on behalf of the Company.

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