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Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nPerforms software evaluation tests; collects, analyzes, and presents results\nHelps write automation scripts to improve the software evaluation process and performs other repeatable tasks; may assist with writing evaluation applications\nHelps incrementally evaluate a software development kit and features of an application hosting framework, along with associated documentation\nHelps create and present reports detailing testing, benchmarking, and other evaluation findings\nResearches, prototypes, and demonstrates proof of concept software solutions for customer and contractor needs\nWorks closely with a team of software developers on a daily basis\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nMust be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e., computer science, computer engineering)\nMust have at least one year of school remaining\nMust be able to work onsite 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer\nMust be proficient with Python, Java, and/or C++\nMust be consistently detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated\nMust be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nMust have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with principles of software system design, development, deployment, and testing\nFamiliarity with software development processes such as revision control, peer reviews, and documentation standards\nAcademic or part-time experience working on a software development team\nFamiliarity with Linux and command-line tools\nFamiliarity with containerization and container-orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)\nWillingness to learn about and use a wide array of technologies, programming languages, and complex systems.\nStudent Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.\n\nSDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.\n\nAt SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.\n\nThe application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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