Company: Houston Mechatronics, Inc.
Skills: Experience with C++, Python, and Git or equivalent version control system
Experience: N/A years
Education: Bachelors in CS
Employment type: Full time
Location: Houston, TX, USA

Houston Mechatronics seeking an enthusiastic Dev Ops Engineering Intern to design, code, test, and document software that enables DevOps in an agile environment. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of code and script languages, Linux/Unix administration, version control, and Docker deployment.

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Houston Mechatronics, Inc is developing an ecosystem of cloud-based subsea robots, software, and subsea services delivered in a modern business model to the offshore industry. These include our flagship product, Aquanaut, its Dept. of Defense counterpart, and a suite of hardware and software to update existing ROVs. HMI’s robotic systems will be delivered to commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) customers primarily through a Robotics as a Service (RaaS) subscription business model but also direct product sales where required. RaaS products are controlled through HMI’s Wavelink, our over the horizon remote connectivity. This modernized approach to subsea robotics as a service has also resulted in the development of a range of products for retrofit/upgrading legacy ROV/AUV platforms. We believe that there are many changes to make to conventional ROVs and AUVs, that will ensure near term revenue opportunities and help push the entire industry forward thereby also increasing our overall value. Our services provide customers the necessary data and manipulation capability to support maximizing production and improving asset value while minimizing their operating footprint, operating cost, carbon footprint, and offshore HS&E exposure.

Houston Mechatronics seeking an enthusiastic Dev Ops Engineering Intern to design, code, test, and document software that enables DevOps in an agile environment. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of code and script languages, Linux/Unix administration, version control, and Docker deployment.

Training and Career Outlook
We are open to training a recent Computer Science graduate for this internship as well as offer full time employment as a Dev Ops professional — based on performance and staffing needs at its conclusion. We are also opened to allowing this candidate to transition into a Software Developer in the future.

FOR CONSIDERATION:
You must demonstrate a true passion for engineering. Coursework alone is insufficient. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience that goes beyond the classroom. This could be demonstrated via extracurricular engineering activities or experience on competitive engineering teams which may include organizations such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, RoboSub, FIRST Robotics, etc.

You must be available for at least 40.00 hours a week to be eligible for this role, this is a full-time internship.
You must be available to commute or relocate, this is a on-site position.
QUALIFICATIONS

Required
Bachelors in CS
Experience with C++, Python, and Git or equivalent version control system
ROS and Linux experience
Understand Agile methodologies (Scrum)

Preferred
Experience in a robotics projects or other human-machine systems
Experience using Ansible, Puppet, Chef or an equivalent
Strong understanding Bash
Experience with Gitlab CI, Travis CI, Jenkins2 or equivalent code integration pipeline tool
Experience with Docker
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service
Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud services
Programming experience to assist with implementation

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee will also be frequently required to stand.
The employee must frequently lift, push, or pull equipment at a minimum of 15 pounds unassisted.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to climb ladders, maneuver in tight spaces, and stand for extended periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

In addition, while performing some duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel domestically and internationally. This role may also require exposure to a variety of construction and/or offshore platform, various bodies of water job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEOC STATEMENT
Houston Mechatronics, Inc (HMI) is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EXPORT CONTROL
In addition, HMI is a federal contractor required to adhere to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 which governs the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, this position may include access to export-controlled information that is subject to US export control laws. Export control laws require employers to restrict access to export-controlled information or to obtain export licenses for non-U.S. person employees if their positions require access to information governed by ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person means a person (as defined in §120.14 of this part) who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) which includes certain temporary residents and refugees and asylees. HMI does not obtain export licenses for these positions.