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Software Engineer Intern

Owl Cyber Defense

Location:
United States, Danbury

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As a Software Engineering Intern at Owl Cyber Defense, you will gain hands-on experience developing secure, Linux-based systems used in Owl’s cross domain and data diode solutions. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will participate in real-world software development cycles that enhance national and enterprise-level cybersecurity. This role offers exposure to secure operating system development, networking, and system hardening as part of a hands-on engineering team.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to the design, development, and testing of secure software components in C, C++, Java, Rust or Python
Collaborate with software and systems engineers to integrate code into Linux-based environments
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and test execution using Owl’s development standards
Support development of secure data transfer software aligned with STIG/CIS best practices
Gain exposure to SELinux configuration, systemd unit creation, and secure file handling
Develop and execute unit and functional tests to verify software performance
Use version control tools (Git) and scripting (Python/Bash) to automate development and test workflows
Participate in agile sprints, contributing ideas for process improvement and feature enhancement

Requirements:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Coursework or project experience in software development and Linux/Unix programming
Familiarity with at least one major programming language (C, C++, Java, Python, or Rust)
Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP/IP)
Exposure to software version control (Git) and debugging tools (gdb)
Interest in secure coding, operating systems, and embedded systems
Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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