Front-End Software Engineering & UI/UX Intern

Safran•Arlington, VA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated intern to help design and build a modern, cloud-enabled web front end for a cross-platform Geospatial Artificial Intelligence application used across desktop, mobile, and future app environments. This role blends front-end development, UI/UX design, accessibility, and secure system design into a real-world engineering project. You will contribute directly to a production-facing interface that supports file uploads, dynamic user inputs, and API-driven request workflows. The goal is to deliver a fully functional, consistent, and accessible front end by the end of the internship in 2026. Our Technology: Safran Federal System’s GeoAI business develops artificial intelligence software solutions in support of aerospace, defense, homeland security, police actions, and more. Our AI-based geospatial intelligence solutions are a set of pre-trained AI algorithms for the automatic detection, classification and identification of objects of interest, enabling analysts to understand complex situations. These solutions are optimized for use with space and airborne based electro-optical (EO), synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and full motion video (FMV) data. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key geospatial technologies.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is required.
Strong interest in front-end development, UI/UX design, or digital product design is required.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or similar web technologies).
Understanding of visual design principles such as layout, spacing, color, and typography.
Interest in building accessible, user-centered, and secure digital experiences

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue is preferred.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or similar environments is preferred.
Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch is preferred.
Basic understanding of REST APIs or JSON-based data exchange is preferred.
Awareness of accessibility standards such as WCAG or ARIA practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and design responsive web interfaces
Build user-facing components that adapt across desktop, tablet, and mobile form factors while maintaining a consistent and intuitive user experience.
Create cross-platform user experiences
Support design and implementation of interfaces that function seamlessly across cloud-hosted, standalone, and future mobile application environments.
Implement file upload and API-driven workflows
Design and integrate front-end functionality that allows users to upload files, select options, and submit structured requests to backend APIs.
Support UI/UX design and branding consistency
Work within defined visual and branding guidelines to produce polished, professional interfaces with a consistent look and feel across all screens.
Apply accessibility best practices (assistive technology-aware design)
Ensure interfaces are usable with screen readers and other assistive technologies, following accessibility standards such as WCAG principles where applicable.
Participate in tool and framework selection
Contribute to early project decisions regarding programming languages, front-end frameworks, and development tools that will be used throughout the project lifecycle.