2025 DSP Software Engineer Summer Intern - Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc., is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, and  naval/maritime. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; air traffic management navigation, and surveillance, and simulation.  Further, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements. 

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. has an opening for an intern within the Software Engineering department for 8 weeks during the summer of 2025. This position will be responsible for some entry-level assignments that will provide exposure to the software engineering job family. This position is located in the Clarksburg, MD office and reports to the Manager of Engineering.

Please Note: The incumbent must be prepared to start in Clarksburg, MD in Summer 2025. 

The Intern will be joining a project team and participating in a project supporting our DSP work:

• Product development
• Test scripts development for unit and product level test.
• Support of product verification and validation against system requirements

Please note: the scope of DSP work assigned will depend on where we are within the lifecycle of various development projects. In the past, the internships have been typically based around system level waveform testing and unit level testing, which require developing testing scripts in Matlab and generating test vectors to feed into DSP, all while gaining hands on experience in using lab equipment and learning the DSP development tools and environment.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university of college and have completed at least 2 semesters within the engineering field of study. Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with Matlab or Python required.  C/C++ or other programming languages is desired.
• Understanding of wireless communication theory and signal processing theory is a plus.
• Must be proficient in English both verbal and written.

• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. 

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7288.

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