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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
$10k/moOnsiteInternship
PalantirNasdaq: PLTR: Developing software platforms for data integration and analytics.
Requires active Full Scope Poly Level clearance, engineering background, proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript), ability to travel ~25–50%, and be a final-internship student graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
Clarity Innovations: Provides software and data engineering for national security missions.
Pursuing a BS in CS/CE or related field, US citizenship required to obtain Top Secret clearance, experience with Go or Python, understanding of networking and data structures, familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD.
US Military Skillbridge Internship (Software Engineer)_Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia, United States
HybridInternship, Full Time
Black Cape: Provides mission software, AI, and data analytics for defense.
2+ YOE2+ years experience preferred, proficiency in at least one OO language (Java, Python, C#, C++), MVC frameworks, relational databases, Linux, web fundamentals; BS degree or near completion preferred; must be willing to obtain TS/SCI CI polygraph.
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.
Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Enterprise Platform Technology)
McLean or Plano
$179k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Capital OneNYSE: COF: Financial services offering credit cards, banking, and loans.
4+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor's degree, 4+ years software engineering (internship excluded), 1+ year cloud experience, proficiency in JavaScript/Java/TypeScript/SQL/Python/Go, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure; people management and AI tooling experience preferred.
JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go, Open Source RDBMS, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOE3+ years non-internship software development; 2+ years design/architecture; 3+ years SDE or related; 3+ years large-scale, multi-tiered software; OO design; Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/Math or related; proficiency in at least one programming language.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
3+ YOEBS in software/engineering; proficiency in C++, C, Python; 3 years embedded software, CI/CD; containerization/virtualization; test automation systems; SCM (Git); strong problem-solving and communication; eligible for interim Secret clearance.
Agile Defense: Provides IT modernization and cybersecurity for federal government agencies.
10+ YOE3+ Mgmt10+ years in software engineering/systems, 3+ years in technical leadership, cloud-native, DevSecOps, API/data integration experience; active TS/SCI preferred; strong communication and coordination skills.
Cloud-native, DevSecOps, CI/CD, APIs, Secure software delivery, Operational data integration
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.
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.