Space Telescope Science Institute announces an opportunity for a highly motivated
undergraduate student to support the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) mission with maintenance of the STScI Problem Report System (PR System). The PR System is a Java-based web application used to track changes to in-house systems that support HST and other STScI missions. In particular, the work will involve assisting in the testing and implementation of changes to the PR System. Work responsibilities will include executing test procedures, documenting testing results, and assisting in writing Java code for changes to the PR System.
The internship is for two consecutive semesters. Student interns may work 20-25 hours per week at an hourly rate of $13.00 hr.
Successful candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate training in the Computer Science field including courses in data structures, algorithms, and Java and be proficient in using the Windows operating system. Experience in Web application development, use of IDEs and the tomcat web server and knowledge of software and test engineering principles and object oriented design are a plus. The position requires US Citizenship or a Green Card for ITAR clearance.
The Space Telescope Science Institute is located on Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus and offers a stimulating work environment.
Interested candidates are requested to complete an on-line application at
http://www.stsci.edu/institute/employment, attach a resume in the "Resume Upload Section." Please include job #09-0086 in the filename. Applications received by November 13, 2009 will receive full consideration.