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
By Light Professional IT Services: Provides IT systems engineering and cybersecurity solutions for federal agencies.
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field; familiarity with Java, Git, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming; strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
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.
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.
ARSIEM: Provides cybersecurity and software engineering to government agencies.
11+ YOEBachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent; Python proficiency; C/C++ and x86 Assembly comprehension; software architecture, OS internals, debugging, malware analysis, and reverse engineering experience.
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.
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.
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission support services.
7+ YOERequires TS/SCI with polygraph, advanced software engineering skills, Python, C/C++, x86 Assembly, operating system internals, algorithms, reverse engineering, and relevant experience based on degree level.
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.
Zetier: A technology developing cyber capabilities and low-level software systems.
Familiarity with C/C++, Python, OS kernel drivers, and cyber engineering; effective communication; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Aperio Global: Develops cybersecurity, AI, and intelligence software for government missions.
11+ YOEBachelor's +11 years (or equivalent); active TS/SCI with polygraph; proficiency in Python; ability to read C/C++ and x86 Assembly; experience with OS internals, compilers, debugging, and executable analysis.
Delaware Technical Community College: Provides higher education and vocational training programs.
High school diploma or GED plus post-secondary coursework or specialized training in the field of study; requires technical knowledge, computer skills, accurate record keeping, communication, and teamwork.
AI/ML Internship - Fall 2026 (Engineering Intern 4) - 29894
Aberdeen Proving Ground or United States
$43k/yrHybridPart Time, Internship
HIINYSE: HII: Builds naval ships and provides global defense technology solutions.
0+ YOEWorking toward a bachelor's degree with over 60% of credits completed; requires technical writing, problem-solving, and willingness to learn programming languages. Git, GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Jira, and Confluence preferred.
Git, GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Jira, Confluence, Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), C++, AFscript