At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
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We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview:
BWXT is looking for an Applications Development Intern for an on-site internship within our secured facility in Lynchburg, VA.
Through hands-on experience with the development and maintenance of software applications, this team member will work alongside experienced developers in an agile environment, focusing on applying technology to solve business problems and create a better customer experience.
Our ideal Intern must be able to work as a member of a team or alone with a defined set of tasks to complete. To be successful, the Intern must be able to communicate well, take direction and learn new skills quickly. The Intern should have a good understanding of SQL and relational database design as well as object-oriented design practices with core classes in these areas already completed or near completion.
The internship is considered a year-round, part-time, on-site position in Lynchburg, VA . Working hours are flexible and can be altered each semester to align with class schedules while you continue attending school. This internship will accelerate professional development and prepare for a future career in .NET development.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, VA
Your Day-to-Day as an Applications Development Intern:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using C#, .NET Framework, and .NET Core.
- Work under the direction of a project lead, typically an NFS Programmer/Analyst.
- Develop applications in alignment with established specifications and requirements.
- Ensure all applications are functional, secure, and compliant with company policies and standards.
- Participate in requirements gathering, test plan creation and execution, and documentation management.
- Coordinate user acceptance testing with end users and key stakeholders.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree, or master's degree program in computer science, information technology, or a related field throughout the duration of the internship .
- Must have completed at least one year of school, including first year Computer Science curriculum.
- Have at least two years of school remaining and the desire and ability to work onsite part time throughout the semesters .
- Experience with Object-Oriented programming.
- Familiarity and experience with C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework, ASP.NET.
- Familiarity with SQL Server and database design.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- Ability to work under guidelines and procedures.
- Demonstrable attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for solving problems and contributing to the success of the team and the company.
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
- Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance.
Pay: $[[cust_salaryMin]] - $[[cust_salaryMax]]
The starting hourly rate for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[cust_salaryMin]] and $[[cust_salaryMax]] per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
