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Opto-Knowledge Systems
Actively Hiring
AI-powered sensors for defense, space, and security applications

Software Engineering Intern

  • Torrance
  • |No experience required
  • |Internship
Posted: 6 months ago
Job Location
Torrance
Remote Work Policy

In office

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

RelocationAllowed

About the job

Description

This internship supports software engineering teams with development, testing, integration, and documentation activities. We are seeking students or recent graduates in technical fields who are interested in gaining hands-on engineering experience in a structured, team-oriented environment. Internship scope and level will be determined at the time of offer based on academic standing, skills, and experience.

What You Will Do

  • Support software development tasks such as coding, debugging, and basic testing
  • Assist with integration and verification of software components in lab or development environment
  • Participate in technical discussions, reviews, and team meetings as appropriate
  • Support troubleshooting and issue resolution efforts under engineer guidance
  • Help prepare and maintain technical documentation including test procedures and engineering notes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as systems, hardware, and test engineering
  • Follow established engineering processes, quality standards, and configuration controls
  • Support other engineering tasks as assigned based on project needs and experience level

**PT and FT available**

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Basic understanding of software development concepts
  • Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Python, C, or C++.
  • Experience with version control tools (eg Git)
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior internship, project, or lab experience in software development
  • Exposure to Linux or embedded systems
  • Experience with test automation, scripting, or CI/CD tools
  • Interest in aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems

Additional Information

Internship assignments and responsibilities will align with academic level, experience, and business needs and will be determined at offer. This position may be temporary or seasonal.

Additional Requirements

  • To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. person as defined by law. A U.S. person includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.
  • 1324b(a)(3), or an individual otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. This employer participates in E-Verify.

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Opto-Knowledge Systems

Actively Hiring
AI-powered sensors for defense, space, and security applications51-200 Employees
Company Location
Torrance
Company Size
51-200
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Funding

AMOUNT RAISED
$206K
FUNDED OVER
1 round
Round
S
$206500
Seed - Jan 2024