ST Engineering iDirect · 5 hours ago
Engineering Intern-Networking & Kubernetes
Herndon, VA
Internship
Onsite
InternST Engineering iDirect is a leader in satellite communications, reshaping the future of global connectivity. They are seeking a Summer Intern to work on real production code for networking applications in Kubernetes environments, improving code quality and contributing to a secure and robust C++ codebase.
InternetMobileSatellite Communication
Responsibilities
Fix issues flagged by SonarQube, Black Duck, and other analysis tools
Improve the security, stability, and maintainability of existing C++ components
Increase unit test coverage using standard test frameworks
Assist with deployment and troubleshooting in Kubernetes environments
Learn and apply TCP/IP networking concepts as needed
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with senior engineers
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in CS, CE, or related field
Academic or project experience in C++
Interest in Kubernetes, containers, or cloud-native development
Strong curiosity about networking (TCP/IP knowledge is a plus, not a must)
Familiarity with Git, debugging workflows, and modern dev practices
Preferred
Experience with Kubernetes clusters, Helm, or container orchestration
Prior exposure to tools like SonarQube, Coverity, or Black Duck
Experience writing unit tests (GoogleTest, Catch2, etc.)
Coursework or projects involving networking or systems programming
Company
ST Engineering iDirect
ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks.
Founded in 1994
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2005-08-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Don Claussen
Chief Executive Officer
Donna Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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