Software Engineer Intern; Levels
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Software Development
Software & AI Developer Internship, Software Engineer
Requisition Number: 30069
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:
Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $28.40 - $37.13
Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain
Level of
Experience:
Intern
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5
ISR systems.
HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Job Description2027 Software Engineering Internship Opportunity - HII Mission Technologies
Are you a driven student who enjoys tackling challenging technical problems? Join Mission Technologies, a division of HII, and contribute to projects that help shape the future of national security at our Columbia, MD location. You will be onsite with the team five days per week during your internship.
This internship is designed for rising college juniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. You'll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a career supporting C5
ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems.
- Level 4: $37.13 p/hr
- Level 3: $32.76 p/hr
- Level 2: $28.40 p/hr
As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll support Minotaur - a mission management system used across manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft. Your work will directly improve how operators detect, track, and understand activity on land and at sea by enhancing sensor data processing capabilities.
You'll Have Opportunities To- Build and refine new features for operational software
- Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle - design, implementation, integration, and testing
- Collaborate closely with engineers and other interns on meaningful, real-world projects
- Developing solutions to high-priority operational challenges using machine learning, AI, signal processing, and video analytics
- Designing intuitive, user-focused graphical interfaces
- Improving and automating simulation, test, and verification workflows
- Creating proof-of-concept prototypes for emerging technologies and future capabilities
To be eligible, you must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and qualify for these specific levels:
- Level 4:
High school diploma or equivalent & must be working towards a bachelor's degree with more than 60% of the required credits completed. - Level 3:
High school diploma or equivalent & must be working towards a bachelor's degree with more than 40% - 60% of the required credits completed. - Level 2:
High school diploma or equivalent & must be working towards a bachelor's degree with more than 20% - 40% of the required credits completed.
- Experience with software development in a Linux environment
- Proficiency in languages such as C++, Java, or Java Script
- Strong communication skills and critical-thinking abilities
- A proactive, hardworking mindset and a strong desire to learn
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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