Platform Solutions Intern

ESTECO is looking for a Platform Solutions Intern to help build and run the VOLTA Deployment & Upgrade.  You will work on a set of reproducible VOLTA environments where installations and upgrades are tested before they reach our customers. It is a hands-on opportunity to learn how an enterprise platform is deployed and operated in real-world conditions, at the intersection of systems administration, cloud technology and simulation.

You will have a dedicated technical mentor and will work closely with our Solutions Engineers in Novi and with our engineering team in Italy and India.

Location: Novi, Michigan–hybrid Role (3 days a week in \office, remaining days remote)

Duration and start date: To be determined with with the candidate and their university

About ESTECO

ESTECO is an independent software provider that connects optimization, simulation, and business processes to enable smarter design of products and services. For nearly 30 years, the company has been pushing the boundaries of digital engineering to make complexity invisible and innovation effortless. Fueled by scientific research — its vendor-neutral, reliable technology serves over 400 organizations across automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing globally. Everyday, industry leaders like Ford, GE Aerospace, Toyota, and Whirlpool rely on ESTECO software to make data-driven decisions and achieve transformative results.

Our technology stack includes two core products: modeFRONTIER and VOLTA. modeFRONTIER is our desktop application for workflow authoring and design optimization, while VOLTA is our enterprise platform for Simulation Process and Data Management (SPDM), collaboration and democratization of simulation. Our customers are leading engineering organizations in aerospace and defense, automotive, energy and industrial manufacturing.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and qualifications 🔧

• Currently enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor's or in a Master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.

• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Java, Bash or PowerShell.

• Familiarity with Linux and the command line.

• A solid understanding of how web applications work: client, server, database, HTTP.

• Experience with Git and version control.

• Clearly written communication, curious, and inquisitive during complex project work.

• Experience using AI-assisted tools in technical work, always validating their output against logs, documentation and tests

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.

• Experience with Windows Server administration.

• An interest in engineering simulation, CAE or optimization.

ESTECO offers this opportunity as a paid internship and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.