Full Stack Software Engineering Intern

About the Role

Hidden Level is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to Counter Unmanned Airborne Systems (C-UAS) and Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) solutions. This is an onsite internship in Syracuse, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of software components across our full stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and implement features.
• Improve and expand the capabilities of existing enterprise tools and customer-facing products.
• Ensure secure, seamless communication and data synchronization.
• Participate in collaborative design and code reviews.
• Document and clearly communicate designs to peers.
• Test and validate designs for proper and bug-free operation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AWS services
• Python
• Flask
• SQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL)
• Experience using and developing on Linux platforms
• Understanding of SQL databases and database design principles
• Familiarity with protocols such as ZeroMQ, SSH, HTTP, and TLS
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and implementation best practices

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program pursuing Computer Science or Software Engineering, or a Bachelor’s Degree program in Computer or Electrical Engineering with a strong programming background.
• Completed Sophomore year or greater by Summer 2027.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.4.
• Proficiency with Python.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the capacity to think creatively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, and Lambdas.
• Proficiency with or willingness to learn C++.
• Experience with or a desire to learn about distributed sensor networks.

Additional Notes

• This position is for U.S. citizens only.
• Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.