STEM Summer Internship - Engineering

Akima is searching for eager Software Engineer Interns to join our team for the Summer! You will be working with Pinnacle Solutions, one of our operating companies in Huntsville, AL.

We are looking for students who are willing to learn new technologies and contribute to our team. Interns will be expected to contribute to projects alongside other Pinnacle engineers, as well contribute to our STEM Capstone project to create an innovative application during their internship. No knowledge in a specific coding language is required, as we will help get you up to speed in the technologies required.

Strong candidates will be proficient in at least one coding language.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Internship dates:
May 28, 2026 - August 1, 2026

Responsibilities

+ Network with professionals.

+ Train on applications and tools.

+ Collaboration with other departments and a broader view of the business.

+ Guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers and professional leaders.

Qualifications

+ Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.

+ Must be a student who is enrolled and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university.

+ Must be majoring in a Computer Science-related field.

+ Strong technical aptitude with a passion for technology and problem-solving.

+ Basic understanding of IT concepts, including hardware, software, networks, and security.

+ Familiarity with Windows operating systems and common software applications.

+ Upcoming Junior or Senior.

+ Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.

+ Must be a US Citizen with ability to pass a background check.

+ Must be within commuting distance to Huntsville, AL.

+ Housing will not be provided.

Job

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at  or  (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).