Engineering Intern

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.

Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C) is responsible for developing flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing the industry’s leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts.  Metrea specializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications. Metrea also develops special purpose radios for government customers and licenses DF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Intern to assist in the design, development, testing, and debugging of software components. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated student to gain hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. The Engineering Intern must be eager to learn, follow good design and development processes, and actively participate in code reviews.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and debugging of software components
• Follow structured engineering and development processes to ensure high-quality software
• Participate in code reviews, learning from feedback and improving coding skills
• Communicate effectively with supervisors about class schedules, availability, and study needs
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Work collaboratively with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve software issues

Skills and Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of software development principles and programming languages (e.g., C, C++, and Python)
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies
• Ability to follow structured processes and write clean, maintainable code
• Experience with Git or other software version control tools
• Working in Linux environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Familiarity with Object Oriented Design principles
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Our Culture  

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Benefits

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Employee must be a US citizen

Eligible to receive a security clearance

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Algorithmics (MAX) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.  

Work Location
Annapolis Junction, MD

Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting

Travel  

None