SkillBridge Internship (Frontend Engineer)

Hypergiant, an Accelint company, empowers forward-thinking organizations with AI-driven solutions to stay ahead. Our geographic presence spans the U.S. and allied partners, with facilities in key Defense Technology hubs from Southern California to Washington, D.C. We provide large enterprises – across industries like the Defense Department, energy, healthcare and aviation – with bespoke technology solutions, cutting-edge advice, and deployment expertise needed to harness the value out of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. At our core, we are military experts, researchers and technologists who want to accelerate intelligence to deliver strategic insights that turn future challenges into today’s opportunities.  

Hypergiant is partnering with SkillBridge to offer internships for qualified transitioning military members in professions such as Software Engineering, UX/UI Design, Data Engineering, Project Management, and more. During this program service members will work primarily remote with his or her host company, performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level role on a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.  

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained and capable future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet Hypergiant's mission “Know Tomorrow, Act Today” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on Hypergiant's leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Hypergiant team. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Frontend Engineer to join our team, focused on providing software and technology solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD). The ideal candidate will have a background in product management, with strong experience in the DoD and a deep understanding of the value streams associated with complex DOD kill chains. 

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:  

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge 
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

 What You’ll Do: 

• Rapid prototyping and demonstration of technical software and hardware solutions in collaboration with developers, designers, product owners, and partner organizations
• Research and monitor new technologies, frameworks, and tools
• Coordinate solution design and architecture with existing product teams
• Analyze technical alternatives and document key decisions
• Address buy / lease / build decisions to support program cost and schedule analysis
• Document architecture and product roadmap in coordination with developers, designers, and product owners
• Support development, test, build, and deployment of software applications to unclassified and classified production environments

Engineering Intern Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience or a computer science / engineering degree.
• Proficiency with version control and effective collaborative development workflows in a CI/CD environment.
• Understanding of modern application architecture.
• Ability to make effective architecture decisions and document them.
• Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic thinking.

Engineering Intern Preferred Qualifications

• Application deployment experience on DOD platforms (e.g., Platform One Big Bang)
• Professional experience with React or other JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience transitioning system design into software applications using web-compatible programming languages.
• Understanding of concepts like asynchronous and concurrent programming and data mesh / data fabric concepts
• Experience with Typescript, Java, Apache Arrow, and GPU rendering
• Experience with geospatial visualization application development
• Ability to perform logging and auditing for application troubleshooting and system wide metrics
• Software / hardware integration and network technology experience
• Active security clearance

Clearance Information: This position may require eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/security-clearances

Remote Work Video Meeting Requirement: Employees in remote roles are expected to actively participate in video meetings as part of their regular job responsibilities. This includes maintaining a professional presence on camera, ensuring a stable internet connection, and engaging in discussions as required. Video meetings are essential for collaboration, team alignment, and maintaining effective communication across distributed teams. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for employees with specific needs.

Hypergiant is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package, including company contribution to medical benefits. We offer unlimited PTO. In addition, we offer a fun, flexible work environment, company-sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs. Learn more at hypergiant.com.