What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) position at Sentient Digital, Inc?
Company Overview
Sentient Digital, Inc. (SDi) is an engineering and technology company specializing in undersea warfare and maritime security solutions. With expertise spanning acoustics, digital signal processing, and mission systems integration, SDi develops proprietary products and provides deep engineering expertise that address the most complex challenges facing defense and security customers. Headquartered in Brunswick, Maine, SDi serves customers across the Department of War and allied nations.
Team Overview
From prototyping advanced acoustic processing to innovating cloud-native geospatial mission reconstruction, SDi’s Software & Systems team builds and supports the software and systems to meet new and evolving challenges within the US Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare programs.
Description
This is a paid, 12-week summer internship opportunity for Summer 2027 open to college juniors and above. The Software & Systems team is seeking students who enjoy understanding how things work and want hands-on experience solving real problems with real software. Interns receive daily mentoring and work closely with other experienced engineers, learning how professional teams design, build, and maintain mission-critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to production code under guidance and mentorship
- Break down open-ended problems into manageable steps
- Write, test, and debug software
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen eligible for Department of Defense Secret clearance
- Enrollment as a college junior or above in computer science, engineering, physics, or a similar degree program
- Some experience writing code through coursework, projects, or personal exploration
- Willingness to ask questions and explain your reasoning
Desired Qualifications
- Comfort learning new tools or languages
- Experience with version control systems
- Experience with personal, academic, or open-source projects
Why Join Us?
If you do not enjoy learning by working and collaborating on challenging problems or exploring new software, then you may not want to join us. If, on the other hand, the idea of wrestling with science or code alongside smart, curious people – asking questions, trying things, and experiencing that “aha” moment – is your idea of a good time, then let’s get acquainted!
Additional Information
Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check prior to employment.
Physical requirements for this position include the ability to lift 25 pounds regularly, the ability to move safely in confined spaces, the ability to wear personal protective gear correctly when needed, the ability to go onsite to company and customer worksites, the ability to remain seated for extended periods of time, the ability to use a computer keyboard, and the ability to see and respond to dangerous situations when needed.
Sentient Digital, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.