Engineering Co-Op Fall 2026

Parsons Corporation•Charlotte, NC

6d•$23 - $40

About The Position

In this role you will work directly on a small, tight knit development team helping to develop and deliver state of the art computer network operations (CNO) capabilities. You'll work directly with expert software developers to design and develop tools to achieve maximal mission effect. You will perform quality assurance (QA) and testing activities with some of the equipment. Parsons is a leading technology firm driving the future of defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance which requires US citizenship
Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Must have a GPA 3.0 or above

Nice To Haves

C and/or C++ development experience
Python experience
Web application experience
Linux experience
Courses or experience with network protocols and tools such as wireshark
Courses or experience with designing multi threaded applications.

Responsibilities

Work directly on a small, tight knit development team helping to develop and deliver state of the art computer network operations (CNO) capabilities.
Work directly with expert software developers to design and develop tools to achieve maximal mission effect.
Perform quality assurance (QA) and testing activities with some of the equipment.