IAE Information Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE)
provides agile, best-value engineering solutions to enhance the performance,
effectiveness of its sponsors, including the Department of Defense; other
federal, state, and local agencies; and industry. These engineering solutions
include hardware-and-software-based research, advanced technology development,
prototypes, and technical services.

The position title for this job application is “Research Data Intern”. This
internship program will complement CDAO and its component persistent workforce,
enabling them to develop solutions to data-related problems. The Intern will
work with the CDAO Team to develop business analytic methodologies and tools to
support Special Operations resourcing decisions. Because this internship is
partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and candidates may work with
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required.

Time commitment 

Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per
week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum
of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester. 
This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities. 

Opportunities 

Build resume and explore career options 
Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace 
Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided
upon request 
Opportunity for extension of internship into 2027.

Pay Rate 

$18.50/hour 

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of
the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a
talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel
in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and
advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large
employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our
first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans,
retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous
leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving
approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S.
News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical
school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the
Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top
3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research
funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents,
USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university
generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I
athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at
www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any
characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all
applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
[https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf]

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable
accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least
five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit
the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations
[https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] webpage
for more information on requesting an accommodation during the
application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any
characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action
programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance
with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not
constitute an employment contract.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• The Intern will work with the CDAO Team to develop business analytic methodologies and tools to support Special Operations resourcing decisions.

Benefits

• Build resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request
• Opportunity for extension of internship into 2027
• medical, dental and life insurance plans
• retirement plan options
• employee and dependent tuition programs
• generous leave
• hundreds of employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed