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Position Overview: As a Software Engineering Co-op, you will provide prototyping, coding, testing, scripting and document generation in support of software development activities. You will perform data analysis using proprietary software systems in support of on-going contracts and develop automation software for program-specific data flows on those contracts. You will also develop breadboard implementations of algorithms in MatLab or Mathematica environments based upon mathematical descriptions of algorithm approaches in order to come up with creative solutions to problems. You will benefit from working side by side with a talented and experienced group of professionals eager to mentor.
Responsibilities:
In this position, you will be responsible for:
- Algorithm prototyping
- Code development in C# and Python
- Software test development
- Requirements, test plan, and release documentation generation and updates
- Data processing
Education Requirements:
- Completion of at least one year towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field
Experience Required:
- Development of moderate-sized desktop applications in a Windows environment using a C-based language (C++, C#, Java)
- MatLab, Mathematica, Python or equivalent mathematical modeling tools
- Strong mathematics background including completion of calculus and linear algebra courses
Location:
The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!
When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation.
- Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers.
- Network with students from other universities.
- Participate in activities that support our local communities.
- Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns or co-ops.
- Enjoy companywide employee activities.
- Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays.
EHS/Environmental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.
This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information; therefore, US Person status is required.
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.
ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
