Software Engineering Intern

Job summary

The intern will design, develop, and debug software for drilling equipment while maintaining technical documentation. They will also assist in troubleshooting hardware and software products while collaborating with internal and external customers.

Job details

NOV is actively recruiting ambitious college/university graduates for a Software Engineering Intern role in the summer of 2027 within the Rig Technologies business unit located in Houston, Texas.⁠ The start date for this program is June 2027. RESPONSIBILITIES Following the software engineering career track, the primary responsibilities are as follows: * Design and write software for drilling equipment and/or applications * Assist in the development and maintenance of software documentation including updates after release * Provide support for the implementation, training and troubleshooting of software products * Develop and de-bug software products prior to release * Diagnose and troubleshoot associated hardware as required * Work with customers (internal/external) and review project defining documents to understand project requirements * Participate in design reviews QUALIFICATIONS We invite you to apply if you have the following qualifications and skills: * Required—graduating December 2027 or May 2028 from one of the following programs or equivalent: * Computer Engineering * Computer Science * Electrical Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Mechatronics Engineering * Experience and proficiency in one or more software languages such as C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and Python; and/or PLC software such as STEP 7/TIA Portal and RSLogix * Strong analytical skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts clearly and professionally * Self-directed and versatile with a desire for continuous learning * Comfortable working in a large team environment About NOV: NOV [https://www.nov.com/about] delivers technology-driven solutions that are critical to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the global energy industry. For more than 160 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that have made the industry safer, more efficient, and more resilient. Throughout every region in the world, NOV provides the technology and equipment that support energy production across oil and gas, renewables, and emerging markets. Our focus is clear: Improve performance, reduce operational intensity, and deliver long-term value through disciplined execution. We are thousands of individuals working as one team to create a lasting impact for our customers, ourselves, and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our company’s future, knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success. We see where our customers’ needs are not being met, and we act. Through business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to better power the industry that powers the world. We have been the backbone of the oil and gas industry and are leveraging our engineering and manufacturing experience to support additional industries. Our focus is to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget to push our customers’ business forward. About Rig Equipment: Our Rig Equipment [https://www.nov.com/our-business-units/rig-technologies] team designs, manufactures, and sells land rigs [https://www.nov.com/products/land-drilling-rigs] and drilling rig equipment and components designed to mechanize and automate complex drilling rig processes. Our prolific portfolio includes several industry-first equipment innovations including the 20K BOP [https://www.nov.com/about/news/20k-bops-will-revolutionize-subsea-pressure-control] and the fully-automated robotics system, the ATOM RTX [https://www.nov.com/products/atom-rtx]. Additional innovations for safer handling and control, NOVOS [https://www.nov.com/products/novos]™ reflexive automated drilling system, a process automation platform, which offers fleet-wide drilling process automation to enable dramatic improvements in drilling efficiency, reliability, and performance. NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. NOV values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. NOV is committed to providing employees and their families with valuable benefits and wellness opportunities. https://usbenefits.nov.com/ [https://usbenefits.nov.com/]

What you’ll do

The intern will design, develop, and debug software for drilling equipment while maintaining technical documentation. They will also assist in troubleshooting hardware and software products while collaborating with internal and external customers.

Requirements

Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028. Proficiency in at least one programming language or PLC software is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• PHP · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• JavaScript · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• C++
• C#
• Java
• JavaScript
• PHP
• Python
• PLC
• STEP 7
• TIA Portal
• RSLogix
• Software Design
• Debugging
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Continuous Development
• Self-Discipline
• Resilience
• Totally Integrated Automation Portal
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• PHP (Scripting Language)
• Electrical Engineering
• Service Innovation
• Business Process Automation
• C# (Programming Language)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Software Documentation
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Drilling
• Drilling Rig
• Oil and Gas
• Renewable Energy
• Python (Programming Language)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Pressure Controls
• Product Design
• Robotics
• Software Engineering
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Energy Production

Job areas

• Software
• Engineering
• Energy
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Software Engineering Intern
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers