Software Engineer 1-4 (SkillBridge Intern) - 8380

Job Description

Program of Instruction (POI)

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. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as a Software Engineer with HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Mission Technologies Supervisor, with the goal of offering you the opportunity to work alongside subject matter experts and assist in providing critical support to our clients. Our experts will provide on-the-job training, and ensure interns complete our program with the confidence to accurately apply and perform the skills learned in this internship throughout their future careers. This internship not only provides you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a professional environment, but also allows you a look at what HII Mission Technologies can offer you as an employee.

Desired End State (3 - 4 month target)

At the end of four months, the intern will be able to develop products using various programming languages as needed during their time, understand how to test their code, work with an agile software engineering team.
The intern will develop a good understanding of the aspects of software development equipment, configurations, operation, and troubleshooting procedures. This includes:
- Software Configuration Management tools – such as Git
- Automated testing tools such as Jenkins and Sonar
- Software Ticket Systems such as Jira
- Integrated Development Environments (product dependent)
Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience. 

Assumptions - Restrictions

- SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active Secret Security Clearance. 
- SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.

Training Plan

Phase 1 - Basics
Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization
Week 2: Intro to Software Product Teams – JSAF, JBUS, NEXUS, Watchtower, NEWTT
Week 3: Intro to Software Integrated Development Environment & Programming Language assessments (C++, Java, Javascript, or related in Linux Environment)
Week 4: Intro to NCTE
Week 5: Intro to Agile/Scrum

Phase 2 - Agile Development 
Week 6: Product Development Bug Fixing
Week 7: Product Development Peer Review  
Week 8: Product Development Developer Testing
Week 9: Product Development Features

Phase 3 - Product Troubleshooting & Maintenance, NCTE Processes and Administration 
Week 10: Product Troubleshooting & tools (Product Dependent, Debuggers, Loggers, Test Environment) 
Week 11: System Troubleshooting & tools (Red Hat, Windows depending on product)
Week 12: NCTE administration, JIRA & Confluence training
Week 13: NCTE Process Asset Library (PAL)

Additional Goals
Event Support  
Product Sprint Planning

Minimum Qualifications

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

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Must have a current/active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements

Physical Requirements

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