**Description** ARA is seeking a Technical Intern to join our team for the summer. We are a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical national problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life. This position requires you to work on-site in the HSI Forensic Laboratory office located in McLean, Virginia. You will assist our team with on-site testing of our deployed software and workflow processes. **This job will be in person at the McLean, VA HSI-FL office.** The internship is available for qualified undergraduate or graduate student studying towards a career in software development. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ARA’s interns are valued members of the team, tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects. **What We Do** Our software development projects involve: + Designing, developing, and debugging applications in C#, Java, or JavaScript + Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue + Performing code analysis and review + Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces + Unit testing + Documenting software functionality + Software support after release **Basic Qualifications** + Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or related field + Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of agile development methods + Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of C#, Java, or JavaScript + Solid oral and written communication skills + Ability to work effectively in small team settings **Preferred Qualifications** + Familiarity with relational databases and SQL + Experience (or relevant coursework) with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue) + Understanding of responsive web design + Experience (or relevant coursework) with AWS services **Required Behaviors:** + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group **Required Education** + Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or related field **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Required** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.