Intelligence Summer Internship
Are you someone who is motivated and excited by opportunities to learn and grow your skills? Do you want to collaborate with expert researchers, scientists, and engineers in your field of study? Would you like to apply your knowledge and experience to projects that solve real problems? If you said 'yes' to any of these questions, then a summer internship at STR is right for you!
At STR, we recognize the importance of our employees to the company's success. Our internship program is the ideal way for us to get to know you, and for you to try out STR as a workplace. You'll be paired with a mentor to work on projects which solve hard problems to enhance our nation's security. Join us this summer and we will help you do meaningful and challenging work in your specialty.
Job Description:
- You will work as part of a project team with focused mentorship from experienced staff
- You will collaborate with technical experts to support projects in various phases of development ranging from problem design to development of prototype algorithms to integration and test of field ready systems
- You will build on your existing technical communication skills culminating in a presentation to the STR community and your peers
Requirements:
- Enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD degree program in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related technical discipline
- Strong academic record and interest in research and/or hands-on engineering
- Background/experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, generative AI, image/video processing, analytics/big data, reverse engineering, signal processing, sensing systems, autonomy, software development, and biotechnology
- This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
Perks:
- Competitive pay
- Free housing near selected STR offices
- Flexible Working Hours
- Fun summer activities both inside and outside the office
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
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