Internal Internship - Software Engineer

SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP:

ProNova Solutions, LLC is currently seeking a software engineering intern to join our team in the design, development, and support of complex, medical-grade controls for a leading-edge cancer treatment device. This individual will be paired with an experienced software engineer who will guide them in a challenging and fast-paced environment, where they will be expected to learn about and help integrate a large variety of technologies to deliver the most reliable, full-featured, and cost-effective proton therapy system on the market.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain working knowledge of at least one SC360 subsystem and identify potential areas of improvement
• Collaborate with other personnel to ensure robust performance and a multidisciplinary approach
• Implement and test assigned software updates pursuant to software requirements
• Support integration testing with other control systems
• Document completed designs and related procedures
• Participate in system safety reviews

INTERNSHIP SPECIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Willingness to learn complex systems under the guidance of experienced software engineers.
• Basic familiarity with one or more technology areas utilized in ProNova products. Examples of desired areas of expertise include:
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Robotic control
  • Medical imaging
  • Networking
  • Database development
  • Cybersecurity
  • Real-time systems
  • Communications protocols
• Previous exposure to one or more software development tools utilized in ProNova products, e.g. Microsoft C#/C++/.NET, MATLAB, python, LabVIEW, ladder logic.
• Excellent technical communication skills, both verbal and written.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Program performance
• Ease of use (if involving a UI)
• Defect rate
• Coding efficiency, including ability to predict and meet schedules
• Reusability
• Maintainability
• Readability
• Documentation clarity and coverage
• Responsiveness to internal and external customers

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Software Engineer II or above
• Communicates regularly with software team members and cross-functionally with other departments