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Summer Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs in Columbia, SC

Cisco

Software Engineer, Backend

Columbia, SC · On-site

$155K - $222K/yr

Distributed Systems: Experience analyzing, scaling, troubleshooting, and debugging distributed ... Programming experience in Rust, Scala, Python. * Experience with observability tooling such ...

Carolina Power Systems

Mechanical Engineer

Sumter, SC · On-site

... power distribution systems that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments. Our reputation is built on engineering excellence, innovation, quality, and long-standing customer ...

CAROLINA POWER SYSTEMS

Mechanical Engineer

Sumter, SC · On-site

... power distribution systems that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments. Our reputation is built on engineering excellence, innovation, quality, and long-standing customer ...

CAROLINA POWER SYSTEMS

Mechanical Engineer

Sumter, SC · Hybrid

... power distribution systems that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments. Our reputation is built on engineering excellence, innovation, quality, and long-standing customer ...

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How much do summer distributed systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer distributed systems engineer in Columbia, SC is $117,691.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,700.00 and $145,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer distributed systems engineer?

To thrive as a Summer Distributed Systems Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science fundamentals, distributed systems concepts, and programming, often supported by coursework or prior internship experience. Familiarity with technical tools such as cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and distributed databases is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication help individuals excel in dynamic team environments. These skills ensure you can design, implement, and troubleshoot scalable systems that support reliable service delivery.

What types of projects does a summer distributed systems engineer typically work on?

Summer Distributed Systems Engineers often get hands-on experience developing and optimizing large-scale, distributed applications that handle high volumes of data and traffic. Projects may include improving system reliability, scaling backend infrastructure, or designing new microservices to support business growth. These projects are usually collaborative, allowing engineers to work closely with senior developers, DevOps teams, and product managers, providing valuable exposure to real-world engineering challenges. Participating in these projects not only helps the company achieve greater system efficiency and scalability but also offers interns meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and build skills relevant for future full-time roles.

What is a summer distributed systems engineer?

A Summer Distributed Systems Engineer is typically an intern or temporary team member who works on designing, building, and maintaining distributed computing systems during the summer months. These engineers help create software that runs across multiple computers, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance. They often collaborate with senior engineers to solve complex problems related to data synchronization, system communication, and fault tolerance. This role provides hands-on experience in software engineering, networking, and large-scale system design, making it ideal for students or recent graduates seeking practical exposure.
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Systems Engineer - Power & Energy Systems

Integer

Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Integer Holdings rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

320th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

About the role
  • Establish the MBSE baseline. Deliver a SysML architecture for naval power systems that serves as the authoritative source of truth for requirements traceability, interface definitions, and design margins across the program.
  • Advance SE applications for naval ship design and acquisition. Identify and prototype systems engineering methods (e.g., model-based requirements management, digital thread integration, trade space analysis) that improve design quality and acquisition decision-making across the naval ship design lifecycle, from concept development through contract award.
  • Accelerate the SE workflow. Build and deploy SE tooling and automation that demonstrably reduce design-decision cycle time (e.g., trade study turnaround, requirements change impact analysis), with measurable before/after benchmarks.
  • Enable warfighting design-space exploration. Deliver integrated, model-based decision support capability that allows notional design teams to evaluate power system design options against operational mission thread performance.

What you'll do
  • Apply systems thinking frameworks to decompose complex naval power requirements, trace mission-level warfighting needs to physical system constraints, and identify second-order effects across shipboard power, propulsion, and combat system interfaces
  • Develop and maintain system architectures for naval power systems using MBSE methodologies, ensuring full requirements traceability from operational concept through implementation and sustainment
  • Build and manage SysML models (i.e., requirements, functional, behavioral, and parametric diagrams) that capture mission threads, interface control definitions, operational modes, and power system design margins
  • Define integration requirements, data exchange standards, and interoperability requirements across digital twin representations of shipboard power systems, supporting model-to-hardware correlation and design-space exploration
  • Design test and evaluation strategies that validate model predictions against measured system performance, including T&E planning, evaluation criteria definition, data collection architecture, and results analysis
  • Develop and maintain SE tooling, workflows, and automation that advance the digital engineering strategy, including digital thread continuity, model-based trade study execution, and decision support dashboards for design and program reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, digital twin engineers, and software engineers
  • Serve as a technical authority for MBSE and related methodologies
  • Identify and implement innovative technologies, tools, and methodologies

Required Qualifications
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoW Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering related discipline
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering applications for system design or operations
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in model-based systems engineering applications for system design or operations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical reports and give concise briefings to senior military and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters or PhD in systems engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering for naval machinery or power systems
  • Experience building system of systems models utilizing Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Mission Engineering frameworks
  • Practical knowledge of integrated power systems, power conversion, energy storage, and electrical distribution technologies
  • Certifications relevant to systems engineering such as CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or ESEP (Expert Systems Engineering Professional)
  • Certifications relevant to model based systems engineering such as OMG OCSMP (OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional), DAU Digital Engineering, or DAU SPRDE (Systems Planning, Research, Development, & Engineering)

About Integer Technologies
Integer Technologies is an applied research and product development company founded by scientists and engineers with a passion for technology and national security. We perform R&D on next-generation systems and technologies for the Department of Defense and other U.S. Government agencies. We are hardware and software developers with experience turning research into impactful products for military and commercial applications. Our core portfolio of research includes projects in power & energy systems, unmanned systems (with an emphasis on maritime systems), digital engineering, and advanced manufacturing. We are a startup founded for the purpose of putting research into action. Our mission is to create a safer world by translating scientific discoveries into reliable products that address urgent national security needs... at the speed of relevance.
Our unmanned systems portfolio includes work on critical enabling technologies for more reliable, more intelligent, and longer-duration unmanned systems. We are actively developing a new perception system that automatically detects objects on and just below the surface of the water, day, or night, and in most weather conditions, by fusing sensor data from multi-spectral cameras and radar using reliable and validated machine learning algorithms. This perception system will be a key enabler for autonomous ships to navigate safely without human intervention. Our power & energy systems portfolio includes work supporting the DoD's the electrification of platforms beginning with Navy ships. Applications include hybrid and electric propulsion systems, autonomous controls, and integration with mission systems to achieve ultra-fast power system response.
Company Benefits:
  • Integer fully covers medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance costs for the employee and dependents. Meaning Integer standard plan pays 100% of health insurance premiums for your entire family from a well-known national insurer, saving its employee's thousands of dollars annually.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Base salaries which exceed local & national industry averages.
  • Year-end performance-based bonuses.
  • 401(k) with company matching that vest immediately; no funny business.
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Company Perks:
  • Startup culture with the stability of a large company. Integer's business plan has years of time phased contracted work, alleviating the would-be risk from a traditional small company.
  • Direct access to company leadership, prioritization of people over process, and a stellar team with a shared desire for personal and professional growth.
  • Friendly atmosphere where people enjoy not only their work and what they're creating but enjoy helping each other as well.
  • Bottomless Coffee!

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