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    4. Software Engineering Placement (Test Automation) Northamptonshire 2023
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    The Software Engineering Intern role will experience Manufacturing Test Automation software development on a selection of Military & Aerospace projects. This is a 12 month internship, and applicants should be studying towards a relevant sandwich degree that recognises a 12 month industrial placement.

    Role Description

    Our Test Automation Software Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and test of a range of manufacturing test applications and other automation software.

    As a Test Automation Software Intern at Abaco, you will be assigned to one of our development teams, where you will work on real world products and customer issues. We understand that you won’t have all the skills we require when you arrive, which is why our managers, team leaders and engineers help coach and support you throughout the placement so that you can develop and achieve during your time with us.

    We implement the majority of our test automation code using NI LabVIEW and TestStand (for which full training will be provided), but also utilise a variety of other languages and scripting tools such as C#, PowerShell, Python and Bash. This software is targeted at testing hardware platforms that are based around PowerPC, some ARM and the latest Intel generation processors in design and manufacturing environments.

    In the software teams at Abaco, our work involves writing a variety of bare metal code, and code to support various operating systems on our bespoke hardware, along with the surrounding software ecosystems that, for example, allows us to automate testing to ensure repeatability and the long-term support of our products.

    During the placement as part of their daily work, our interns will interact with groups outside of software, such as Product Managers, other engineering disciplines and our production facility in order to support business activities and provide an exceptional software product for our customers.

    The twelve-month internship will allow you to discover what we do and how we do it, and for us to learn from and about you. Our previous interns are our first port of call when looking for new graduates and our graduate scheme recognises the knowledge and experience that our returning interns bring back to the business.

    At Abaco, we know that our people are our strength. We’re a team with a common goal – and we’re passionate about what we do, innovative, and open-minded. We’re not just given responsibility – we’re actively encouraged take responsibility and make things happen. Oh, and – we have fun. If that sounds like your kind of organization – why not join us?

    Key Responsibilities

    • Implement and Test Manufacturing Test Automation applications used to test our products.
    • Work within the software team to develop and support a variety of software and hardware product releases.
    • Gain knowledge of project tools and processes, for example, DOORS, Perforce, Git, JIRA, static analysis and Agile development methodologies.
    • Produce clear, concise written reports and instructions to enable other engineers and/or customers to follow/repeat a process.
    • Get involved in requirements analysis & management.
    • Perform and understand Software Integration and Verification.
    • Ensure business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies & ethics code of conduct.
    • Proactively promote and support the company’s compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

    Knowledge, Skills & Experience

    • Studying a Degree in Software Engineering, Computing, Electronics and Software Engineering or similar.
    • Knowledge of C#, Python, LabVIEW or similar Object Orientated languages.
    • Knowledge of configuring and developing for Linux based operating systems.
    • Desire to develop engineering skills in application and instrument control software.
    • Good problem-solving and creative, solution-building skills.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Understanding and Interest in applying software and electronic hardware to military and aerospace products.

    This is a 12-month Internship and you will need the ability to start at the end of July/beginning of August 2023 depending on the intake date.