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We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

BWXT, is looking for an Application Development Intern for an on-site internship within our secured facility in Erwin, TN.

Through hands-on experience with the development and maintenance of software applications, this team member will work alongside experienced developers in an agile environment, focusing on applying technology to solve business problems and create a better customer experience. 

Our ideal Intern must be able to work as a member of a team and alone, to complete a defined set of tasks.  To be successful, the Intern must be able to communicate well, take direction, and learn new skills quickly.  The Intern should have a good understanding of SQL and relational database design as well as object oriented design practices with core classes in these areas already completed or near completion.   

The internship is considered a year-round, part time on-site position.  Working hours are flexible and can be altered each semester to align with class schedules while the Intern continues attending school.  This internship will accelerate professional development and prepare for a future career in .NET development. 

Location:

On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.

Your Day to Day as an Application Development Intern:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using C#, .NET Framework / .NET Core.
• Work at the direction of a project lead, which is an NFS Programmer/Analyst.  
• Design and develop applications according to specifications. 
• Ensure developed applications are functional, secure, and compliant with company policies. 
• Participate in requirements gathering, creation and execution of test plans, and managing documentation as required.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing with end users and stakeholders. 
• Perform other essential duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

• A student who has completed at least a year of school, including first year Computer Science curriculum.  The student must have at least two years of school left and desire to work part time throughout.    

• Experience with Object-Oriented programming.

• Familiarity and experience with C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework, ASP.NET 

• Familiarity with SQL Server and database design.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. 

• The ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to work under guidelines and procedures.
• Good attention to detail and time-management skills. 
• Enthusiasm for solving problems and contributing to the success of the team and the company  
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks 

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q and NRC U clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language 

Other Skills to be Learned:

• SQL Server Reporting Services 
• Source control systems 
• Agile development methodology  
• Object Oriented design principles 
• Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) 
• HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML

 Pay: $26.81 - $35.48

The starting hourly rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN)  at the start of employment is expected to be between $26.81  and $35.48  per hour.  The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

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