2026 Intern Conversion - Software Development Engineer I
Seattle or Van Horn or Denver or Huntsville or Arlington or Los Angeles or Longmont or Reston or Florida
$101k-$155k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
Completed a 2026 Blue Origin internship, enrolled in or recently graduating from college, B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering, and eligible to work under U.S. export controls.
The Nuclear Company: Deploys standardized nuclear reactors for utility-scale energy generation.
0+ YOECurrently enrolled in a relevant technical BS program, with programming experience in a modern language and shipped software projects. Must be a U.S. Person and work onsite in Washington, DC.
Nuclear Operating System (NOS), Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Rust, C++, OpenAI, Anthropic, Palantir Foundry, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS GovCloud
Costa Mesa or Irvine or Atlanta or Seattle or Boston or Reston
$45-$50/yrOnsiteInternship, Full Time
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Pursuing a Bachelor\u0002s in CS or related field, rising senior returning to school, proficiency in C++, Go, Rust, Java, or Python, familiarity with algorithms, data structures, cloud and front-end concepts, and U.S. Person status required.
AppianNASDAQ: APPN: Provides a low-code platform for enterprise-grade process automation.
Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; full-time 40hr/week availability for a 10-week summer internship; strong AI/LLM fluency and foundational CS knowledge.
General Dynamics Mission SystemsNYSE: GD: Designs and manufactures defense and mission-critical technology solutions.
Enrollment in an accredited engineering or technical degree program, preferably sophomore standing or higher; U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance required.
Kelly Benefits: Provides benefits administration, payroll, and insurance brokerage services.
Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field; familiarity with AWS, programming languages, RESTful APIs, web development, Git, and software design principles.
Nightwing: Provides advanced cyber and intelligence solutions for national security.
1+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE or related, 1+ years programming experience in C/C++ and Python, strong OS and network internals knowledge, Top Secret/SCI + Full Scope Poly, familiarity with binary analysis tools and software security.
REDLattice: Provides advanced cybersecurity software and vulnerability research services.
Experience developing iOS software, exploit development, reverse engineering, kernel and OS internals, strong programming in Objective-C/Swift/C/C++/Python, active TS/SCI with polygraph, bachelor's degree in a technical field.
General Dynamics Information TechnologyNYSE: GD: Provides mission-critical IT services to government and defense organizations.
0+ YOEUndergraduate computer science/engineering students (≥2 years) or strong candidates with CS coursework; proficiency in Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript; software design and SDLC knowledge; teamwork and presentation skills.
GDITNYSE: GD: Delivers IT and mission services to government agencies.
At least 1–2 years of college coursework in CS/related engineering, proficiency in Python/Java/C/C++/Rust/JavaScript/TypeScript, software design and SDLC knowledge, teamwork and presentation skills; US citizenship required.
Java, Python, C/C++, Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
Design, develop, test, and maintain low-level and high-performance software; proficiency with Python and ability to read C/C++ and x86 Assembly; experience with OS internals, compilers, and reverse engineering.
Horizon Industries: Provides IT and management consulting services to government clients.
Bachelor's in a technical field required; strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills; eagerness to learn Appian low-code development; preferred familiarity with Java/Python/JavaScript/SQL and Agile.
ParsonsNYSE: PSN: Provides engineering and technology services for infrastructure and defense.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI w/Poly and USCC JQR required; 5+ years exploit/CNO tool development or equivalent; proficiency in .NET, Python, C/C++, ASM; strong Windows/Linux internals and offensive cyber experience.
NetSage: Delivering specialized cyber services to the U.S. federal government.
11+ YOETS/SCI with polygraph required; B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) with 11+ years; strong Python; able to read C/C++ and x86 Assembly; experience with OS internals, software architecture, executable analysis, and debugging.
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or Huntsville
$37/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program; proficient in C++, experienced with embedded systems or microcontrollers, and familiar with data structures, algorithms, operating systems, debugging, and Linux.
ManTech: Provides technology solutions for defense and intelligence agencies.
14+ YOERequires a technical bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience or a high school diploma and 18+ years; Python or C/C++, CNO development, networking, debugging, system internals, and active TS/SCI with polygraph.
Austin or Menlo Park or Washington or New York City
$171k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent,8+ years building and shipping full‑stack projects,experience scaling internal tooling and driving multi‑team technical roadmaps,ability to communicate across global teams.
Forterra: Develops autonomous ground vehicle systems and software for defense.
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering; experience with Rust or strong systems languages, TypeScript/React, Linux, Docker, CI/CD, scripting (Bash/Python); ability to debug across app, OS, and network layers.