Intern: Software Engineer, Product Development (Summer 2027)

MSA Safety is a purpose-driven company that develops innovative safety products and technologies to help protect people and assets around the world. The Software Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience in embedded systems, hardware/software problem-solving, software development, automated testing, user experience, and internal development tools while receiving technical coaching and mentoring.

What you'll do:

• Join a tech company where products you work on literally protect and save firefighters, workers in dangerous industrial settings and the environment
• Be immersed in embedded systems and hardware/software-related problem solving within a stable mid-size corporate culture maximizing the tangible value you can deliver for the company and the team
• Engage yourself in sophisticated technology stacks and software tools and receive technical coaching and mentoring as part of a highly skilled, friendly team that spans different backgrounds, roles and global locations
• Enjoy one of America’s most livable cities with a multitude of opportunities for indoor/outdoor activities, sports, food and culture (Pittsburgh, PA), boosted by a housing stipend for eligible candidates
• Learn the craft of software engineering via a variety of potential applications and aspects, including feature development, automated testing, user experience, internal development platform and tools

What they're looking for:

• Possess a proactive and inquisitive approach to problem-solving
• Awareness of the software lifecycle and the challenges and complexities that can arise during a typical hardware/software development
• Strong technical skills in designing and implementing software that fits the need (C/C++/Python)
• Ability to work well independently and within a team context
• Enrolled in ABET-accredited program with major in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science or related

Benefits:

• Technical coaching and mentoring as part of a highly skilled, friendly team
• Housing stipend for eligible candidates
• Opportunities to learn the craft of software engineering through a variety of applications and aspects