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Neuralink

Software Engineer Intern, Robotics

Austin, TX · On-site

$35/hr

As a Software Engineer Intern on the Robot Software Team, you will be responsible for writing software and making sure your code works on an actual surgical robot, not just simulation. Our robotics ...

Visa

Software Engineering Intern - Austin

Austin, TX · On-site

$39 - $46/hr

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will be placed in one of the technology organizations at Visa ... Our summer internship also equips you with social and professional networking events and ...

Neuralink

Software Engineer Intern, Implant

Austin, TX · On-site

$35/hr

As a Software Engineer Intern on the Brain Interfaces Software Team, your responsibilities will encompass: * Developing and improving Neuralink's Implant and Charger SDK * Maintaining Neuralink ...

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Electronics Software Engineer Internship

CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC

Round Rock, TX • On-site

Internship

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

As a CPI Electronics Software Engineer Intern, you will play a critical role developing moderately complex software.  This is an opportunity to apply the fundamentals in the classroom to the software world in the workplace.

If you’ve ever wondered what owning your own business is like, just ask an Employee Owner of Chatsworth Products (CPI). Better yet, become one! CPI has an immediate need for a Electronics Software Engineer Internship in CPI’s Round Rock, Texas location for the Summer and Fall semesters.

As a CPI Electronics Software Engineer Intern, you will occupy a key role in working with and for a company that builds the physical infrastructure that powers, protects and secures the world’s digital technology.  Day to day, the position will require you to develop scripts to enhance customer control and configuration interactions with CPI products.  You will develop additions and support of the application code automation test framework.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Responsibility for carrying out software maintenance and software enhancement activities on projects.
  2. Demonstrates the ability to develop software solutions for assigned tasks, appropriately utilizing good software design principles, best practices, and production specifications with moderate coaching.  Rigorously reviews own work.
  3. Communicates effectively with team members.
  4. Tracks and reports status of assigned tasks, reporting progress to manager. Meets deadlines and objectives, setting priorities with hands on coaching.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Core Competencies:

  • Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.
  • Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses a high level of skill, knowledge, and ability in assigned functional area.
  • Safety – Complies with company safety rules and regulations.  Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
  • Customer Focus - Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Uses diplomacy and tact.  Uses collaborative skills.
  • Action Oriented & Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.
  • Ownership & Accountability - Proactively models, guards, and demonstrates all of CPI’s core values.
  • Priority Setting, Planning & Organizing- Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Problem Solving & Creativity - Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.  Develops new and unique ideas.
  • Listening, Informing and Written Communications - Practices attentive and active listening.  Shares information.  Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing.

Technical Competencies:

  • Currently pursuing a BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with PowerShell development strongly preferred
  • Experience with Bash/Linux scripting development strongly preferred
  • Experience with Python script development strongly preferred
  • Linux environment experience
  • General understanding of RESTful APIs
  • Understanding of .CSV (Comma Separate Value) files
  • Experience with Jenkins projects
  • Design and implementation of applications and web apps in Windows environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills are required.
  • Knowledge of C and SQL databases preferred.
  • Other preferred experience includes familiarity with C++, electronic hardware, and test instruments.

PHYSICAL/ENVIORNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Works on computer majority of the day.
  • Ability to life up to 50 lbs. to move equipment, file boxes, etc. as needed.

As a CPI, Electronics Software Engineer Intern, you will also enjoy the unique benefits of becoming a CPI Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company’s success and revenue—whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares or a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they’re valued, respected and trusted to help guide the company’s future.

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