Embedded Software Engineering Co-op Fall 2026 {D}

ARKA Group L.P. (ARKA) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military intelligence community and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

Our Student Program provides amazing opportunities to develop functional job skills and gain real-world experience and expertise. We offer spring fall and year-round internships and co-ops in fields across the company including engineering finance and business development.

We are currently seeking a Fall Co-op in our Software Engineering department. As a Software Engineering Co-op you will provide prototyping coding testing scripting and document generation in support of software development activities. The code will be developed in C C# C and Python and it will run on various types of hardware using Windows Linux or some sort of Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). Git and Bitbucket will be used to keep track of your changes. Jira will be used to track tasks and defects. You will submit your code for peer review prior to release. This will teach you the fundamentals of developing production quality code. You will benefit from working side-by-side with a talented and experienced group of professionals who are eager to mentor.

Responsibilities:

• Code development in C C# C and Python
• Software test development and execution
• Creation and updates for requirements test plans and release documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• University Junior or Senior
• Working towards a BS/BE in computer science or preferably computer engineering
• Experience with programming in C or C#
• Interest in embedded programming and working with hardware
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience programming in Python is preferred but not required
• Experience using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) is preferred but not required

Location: Danbury CT

This position is based onsite at our facility in Danbury CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County Danbury offers a diverse economy wonderful parks cultural attractions an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. Were close to New York City Boston and other major cities great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions colleges cultural events and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation
• Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers
• Network with students from other universities
• Participate in activities that support our local communities
• Work alongside our talented team including employees who started as interns or co-ops
• Enjoy companywide employee activities
• Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate listen to and interpret instructions occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals move between workstations reach and replace equipment and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply send a request to or contact and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a U.S. Person any offer is contingent upon the Companys ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check background check and drug screen.