Technical Summer Internship at Metron
Reston, VAInternshipAdvanced Mathematics ApplicationsPosted about 1 month ago
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<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">About Metron</span></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings. </span></p>
<p> </p></div><p><span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Metron is seeking talented students to be part of our Technical Summer Internship program. <span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw">This program provides a distinctive opportunity to work closely with a mentor and engage in collaborative projects within small teams, guided by our experienced technical staff. </span></span><span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participants will be involved in developing and testing algorithms, creating user interface components, and writing scripts in support of large-scale defense and homeland security support systems. <span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw">This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience while making a meaningful contribution to Metron's mission. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw">Beyond technical responsibilities, Metron's Internship program promotes networking and camaraderie among fellow Interns and staff through organized social events. You will also have the chance to showcase your accomplishments and share valuable lessons learned at the conclusion of the program. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ui-provider ec bip biq bir bis bit biu biv biw bix biy biz bja bjb bjc bjd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto">Applications will be accepted until October 30th, 2026. Interviews will be conducted and final decisions will be made in Spring 2027. </span></span></span></p>
<h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto">Required Qualifications</span></h4>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto">Applicant must be at least 16 years old </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">U.S. Citizenship</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></li>
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<h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Desired Qualifications</span></h4>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Completed coursework in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or related field</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Programming experience in Java, C++, Rust, Python, and/or TypeScript</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiarity with designing and implementing GUIs</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiarity with web development, modern collaborative software tools, data structures, and algorithms </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prior quantitative research experience</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><strong>Position Location:</strong> Reston, VA</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto">Applications will be accepted in Fall 2026, but interviews and final decisions may not be made until Spring 2027. </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Metron is an Equal </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">Employment </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">VEVRAA Federal Contractor</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></p>
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