Job Description:
We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to support a NASA's EOSDIS Evolution and Development (EED) program , which involves the maintenance and evolution of the EOSDIS ECS system. The ECS system ingests, distributes, and stores on-line earth science data gathered from operational earth observing satellites and is currently operational at 3 NASA Data Centers. The system runs on a Linux platform and is implemented largely in Java and C++. The ideal candidate will be a highly enthusiastic team member excited about learning new technologies and continually evolving an operational system. In this position, which is located in Riverdale, MD, the intern will have the opportunity to have hands-on development of new system capabilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Proficiency in JAVA in a Linux or UNIX development environment
Good communication skills, and capable of working in a structured team environment with other software engineers
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Experience with shell scripting, Perl, and C++, Ruby on Rails. Some experience with database applications such as Sybase
Familiarity with JUnit and Selenium
Required Education (including Major):
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics
This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens.
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Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2010 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.
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