AI Prompt Engineer High School Intern

Job ID321469

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AI Prompt Engineer High School Intern Job Category:
Intern/Co-opTime Type:
Part time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None Employee Type:
Part-Time On-Call Percentage of

Travel Required:

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Are you a high school student graduating in June 2026? We have an exciting, paid internship opportunity for you! Join our dynamic Agile Solution Factory (ASF) team as an intern starting in July 2026 and ending in September 2026 for a 3-month program with the potential to transition to a full-time position.

You’ll work alongside experienced software delivery personnel and mentors who will teach you how software is designed, built, and maintained through our ASF delivery model — all while learning valuable teamwork and problem-solving skills. Gain hands-on experience in software development and maintenance within an ASF product team, delivering releasable software in short sprint cycles for mission-critical border enforcement and homeland security management capabilities.

Collaborate closely with software developers, engineers, stakeholders, and end users to ensure the successful delivery of secure software solutions for mission critical applications. This is a chance to explore a career in technology and learn what it’s like to work in software development — no college degree or prior IT work experience required.

Responsibilities:

Learn and become certified in our ASF delivery execution model

Learn how to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and AI prompt engineering to support processes across our ASF delivery model

Learn how software is developed, tested and delivered through our ASF under the guidance of experienced personnel

Work as part of an ASF product team, supporting teammates and helping with tasks, including leveraging AI to help develop user stories from requirements, test cases, and creating user documentation or training materials

Participate in real project activities such as release planning meetings, sprint reviews, and software product demonstrations to see how teams iteratively build and improve software products together

Explore new technologies and automation tools are used in the software development and delivery process — including AIHelp improve existing software by testing features, identifying bugs, and suggesting ideas for improvement

Learn about software development, data, cybersecurity and systems architecture, and how they support the delivery of mission-critical systems

Develop professional and communication skills, learning how to share ideas, give feedback, and collaborate effectively in a technical environment

Qualifications:

Required Must be a U.S. citizen and 18 years of age or older by July 3, 2026, due to federal security requirements

Must be able to pass a background investigation, including checks for felony convictions (3 years), recent illegal drug use (1 year), and misconduct such as theft or fraud (1 year) to obtain a government clearance

Currently enrolled in high school (senior year) and on track to graduate by June 2026

Strong interest in technology, problem solving, and software development — no prior job experience in the IT industry is required, but curiosity and motivation to learn are essential.

Good communication and teamwork skills — able to effectively ask questions, share ideas and collaborate with others both verbally and in writing

Familiarity with computers and logical thinking, whether from coursework (e.g., computer science, math, or robotics) or self-learning (e.g., online tutorials, coding clubs, or personal projects)
Willingness to learn programming fundamentals and tools used in modern software development

Desired

Exposure to leveraging AI technologies, including AI chat tools (like ChatGPT) and AI prompt engineering to return desired results

Exposure to any programming language (such as Python, JavaScript, or Java) or low code development platforms (such as Microsoft Power Apps)
Exposure to using any database tools, reporting platforms (such as Microsoft Power BI), or collaboration tools (such as Microsoft SharePoint)
Participation in STEM clubs, coding competitions, or personal coding…