What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CO-OP (WEB DEV) position at REDCOM Laboratories, Inc.?
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CO-OP (Web Dev) - (January - August 2025)
Location: Victor, NY // HYBRID position (in office as required by job duties)
REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a U.S. company that specializes in the development of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions, is looking for a Software Engineering Co-Op to join our team.
In this position, you will join the development team for our Sigma software platform. Working in a team environment, you will help develop and support applications that provide secure real-time voice, video, and chat communication capabilities. We are looking for someone who enjoys coding, learning, and solving problems - someone who thrives while working in a supportive team environment where you can have fun, and where the products you will work on make a tangible difference around the world every day.
Specifically, you will be implementing web applications and websites used to monitor and administer a system for secure real-time communications. You will be doing front-end and back-end development, and we’ll be looking for you to seamlessly integrate that front- and back-end functionality. You will be working in a mix of PHP and JavaScript but will also need to work with other technologies including HTML5 and CSS. Our Co-Ops are given the opportunity to be full members of our team – you will be given the support that you need to learn and grow while working alongside our full-time engineers on the same projects and assignments. We operate in an Agile/Scrum environment and use current software development practices such as unit testing, code reviews and continuous integration.
Candidates must be in active pursuit of a BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Preference is given to students who can commit to a double-block full time Co-Op position. Freshman students will be considered; however, preference is for Sophomore and Junior year students.
We know that part of a Co-Op experience will be learning some new skills and technologies, but the ideal candidate would possess one or more of the following:
- Proficiency with one or more of the following technologies: PHP/SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
- Experience with UI/Front-End development
- Experience with RESTful APIs
- Basic knowledge of FreeBSD, Linux, or other Unix environments
- Basic knowledge of IP/Networking
ABOUT REDCOM LABORATORIES, INC.:
REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a private woman-owned small business based in Victor, New York. Since 1978, REDCOM has been developing advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions with a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and ease of use. REDCOM has a long history of successful deployments at the highest levels of government, in telephone networks around the globe, and in leading Department of Defense (DoD) communications programs for the Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy.
REDCOM was awarded a Rochester Top Workplaces award in 2020, 2021, and 2022. We also earned national recognition last year with the Top Workplaces Woman-Led Culture Excellence award! These awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey that uniquely measured 15 drivers of engaged cultures. These drivers are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, engagement, leadership, and connection.
Software Engineering Co-Op Hiring Range $20.00 - $22.00 / hour, based on 40-hours weekly
Salary : $20 - $22
