Software Engineering Intern

Dover Corporation
York
3 days ago
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Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of four business units in five manufacturing locations.  Our brand names are recognised globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic and Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH.  
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based speciality products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.  

OPPORTUNITY


We’re pleased to offer a 2-month summer placement to work as part of our highly knowledgeable Engineering team, in a role that will literally take you out of

this world! You’ll have a unique development opportunity working alongside experienced engineers, learning and putting your current knowledge and

skills into practice, whilst developing new ones.

 

You’ll learn how a business with global impact operates, have assigned responsibilities and projects and your contributions will protect and connect people around the globe and into space for our defence, aerospace and telecommunication customers. This year, your focus is on working on and delivering a variety of software projects, updating and improving established software, testing, and ensuring usability by all end users.

Work Arrangement : Onsite 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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