This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.
Apply on HII's Mission Technologies division's site.
The Skillbridge intern will train as a Software Engineer within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning Software Engineering basics and principles, and who can effectively contribute to HII MT's reverse engineering team, with practical experience in hardware/software analysis and development within a cleared environment. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.
Desired End State (3-4 month target)
At the end of three months, the intern will gain:
Master fundamental reverse engineering techniques using industry tool
Develop competency in FPGA design software and hardware description languages
Gain hands-on experience with object-oriented programming in C++ and Python
Contribute to live projects involving microelectronics trust and assurance
Learn to document and integrate discoveries into existing codebase
Develop test suites to validate code functionality
Understand DoD/cleared facility work environment protocols
Learn collaborative development practices through code review process
Gain experience with version control systems and development workflows
Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.
Assumptions/Restrictions
If candidate is selected and approved, SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs.
SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active Secret Security Clearance.
SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Training Location: Roanoke, VA (in-person)
Training Plan
PHASE 1: FUNDAMENTALS AND TOOLS INTRODUCTION (Weeks 1-4)
Week 1: Orientation and Basic Tools
Security protocols, facility procedures, and DoD workplace expectations
Setup of development environment and introduction to version control (git)
Basic logic gate review and Boolean mathematics refresher
Week 2: Programming Foundations
C++ fundamentals and modern C++ features (C++17 and STL)
Python programming essentials for hardware engineering
Introduction to hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL basics)
Week 3: Hardware Tools
FPGA development environment setup (Quartus/Vivado)
Basic FPGA design workflows and simulation
Introduction to EDA tools and synthesis concepts
Week 4: Reverse Engineering Basics
Introduction to reverse engineering methodology
Hands-on training with IDA Pro and Ghidra
Basic hardware analysis techniques
PHASE 2: SUPERVISED PROJECT WORK (Weeks 5-8)
Week 5: Initial Project Integration
Team workflow introduction and code review process
Small-scale reverse engineering assignments
Documentation practices and codebase familiarization
Completion of assigned reverse engineering projects
Demonstrated proficiency in tool usage
Quality of code contributions and documentation
Effective team collaboration and communication
Understanding of security protocols and procedures
Additional Goals
Event Support
Product Sprint Planning
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty military service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Must have Bachelor's Degree in a relavant field
Must have the ability to obtain a US DoD issued security clearance.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
SECRET security clearance preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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