Nightwing: Provides advanced cyber and intelligence solutions for national security.
Enrolled in a STEM Bachelor's or Master's program, experience with software programming or hardware logic circuits, ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, submit transcript with GPA and projected graduation date.
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
Intern – Space Software Engineering, National Security Space
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteInternship
RedwireNYSE: RDW: Manufactures infrastructure and hardware components for diverse space missions.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; US work authorization per ITAR; willingness to work on a ~10-week, hands-on internship; background check required; strong teamwork and academic record.
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.
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.
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.
Aldie or Boydton or Tysons or Richmond or Caroline County or Ruther Glen or Manassas or Leesburg or Baltimore or Riverdale or Atlanta
$18-$28/hrFieldFull Time, Internship
M.C. Dean: Design-build and systems integration for complex, mission-critical infrastructure.
Previously interned with M.C. Dean; currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a similar discipline; able to travel reliably to offices and project locations.
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.
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or Huntsville
$33/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
Pursuing an engineering bachelor's or master's degree with relevant propulsion coursework, fluids fundamentals, hands-on fluid-system experience, engineering software familiarity, and exposure to pressurized or combustion systems.
ManitowocNYSE: MTW: Manufactures and services heavy-duty cranes and lifting equipment.
10+ YOESenior embedded software engineer with 10+ years in real-time/safety-critical systems; leadership experience; strong C/C++ skills; knowledge of safety standards; travel both international and domestic.
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.
Auria: Engineering and software solutions for space and defense missions.
5+ YOEActive Secret clearance and US citizenship required; 5+ years systems engineering; Bachelor's in CS or equivalent; strong Python (asyncio), C++ (C++17/20), pybind11/Cython, Kubernetes/Docker, Linux internals, CI/CD (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions), Prometheus/Grafana.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: A construction contracting managing projects from bidding through completion.
Undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; transportation required and familiarity with listed software.
Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange
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.
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.
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.
Key Tech: An engineering that designs medical devices and provides a collaborative, employee-owned workplace.
0+ YOEOpen to interns and full-time applicants with 0–5 years experience; developing embedded algorithms, designing embedded architectures, and testing code for medical devices.
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.