IT Software Engineering Co-op

Department: Information Technology  

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best…  

 Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world's finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to Honor God and Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. 

 As an IT Software Engineering Co-Op, you will get hands-on experience in the software engineering domain, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to critical technical projects while developing practical skills in a real-world environment.

 As a co-op, you will work alongside experienced engineers to help design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that support real business needs. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to both internal tools and customer-facing applications, while learning professional development workflows and best practices.      

Key Responsibilities:

 Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with software engineers to design and implement new features and enhancements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Contribute to unit tests, integration tests, and code reviews to ensure software quality.
• Assist in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving bugs or technical issues.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Document software functionality, development workflows, and technical decisions.
• Conduct research and help evaluate new tools, frameworks, or technologies.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative design sessions.
• Participates in the company's efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts such as version control, data structures, and algorithms.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work with our company values.

 Preferred

• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Django, Node.js).
• Exposure to REST APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL), or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Personal or academic projects demonstrating software development experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug Free Workplace".

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.  This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job.  Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment Daniel Defense is an at will employer.