GDIT Summer Internship Program-Summer 2027 Software Development Internship -Egg Harbor Township New Jersey

General Dynamics Information Technology • Egg Harbor Township, NJ

2d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Software Development Intern for its 10-week Summer 2027 Internship Program in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The paid internship is full-time at 40 hours per week and provides opportunities to work alongside GDIT professionals on client work, collaborate with peers to research and propose solutions to a business challenge, participate in a mentoring circle, interact with leaders, and take part in professional development.

The intern will assist with enterprise systems and software applications, including research, design, development, modification, coding, modeling, simulation, analysis, testing, and debugging. The role also involves planning for large systems and subsystems, collaborating with hardware engineers and software, supervision, and customer support teams, preparing and updating technical documentation, troubleshooting software issues, supporting customers, keeping current with relevant technology, and contributing to special projects.

Applicants must be enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's program in computer science, IT, engineering, or another STEM field at a U.S.-based college or university, and must have at least one semester of study remaining after the internship. Candidates must be clearable for a Public Trust position and standard background investigation. Sponsorship is not available. The role is onsite and requires no travel.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or another STEM field at a United States-based college or university.
• At least one semester remaining in studies after the internship concludes.
• Desire to learn new software languages and technologies.
• Must be clearable for a Public Trust position and standard background investigation check.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with managers and teammates in a remote environment.
• Ability to recognize and correct mistakes and ask for help when needed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Proactive approach to personal and professional development and learning.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology.
• Intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindset.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams.
• At least one year of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of automation technologies.
• Understanding of software development best practices and life cycles.
• Understanding of Java/J2EE, Cloud, C/C++, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching, designing, developing, and modifying enterprise-wide systems and software applications.
• Assist in designing and coding software components, units, and modules to meet product specifications and development schedules.
• Assist in systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Assist in testing and debugging assigned components and units.
• Participate in large system and subsystem planning.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to address machine characteristics affecting software systems and resolve incompatibilities with supervision, software development, and customer support teams.
• Create and modify technical documentation, including user manuals, system documentation, and training materials.
• Troubleshoot problems and provide customer support for software operating systems and application issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Collaborate with peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge.
• Participate in a mentoring circle, interact with GDIT leaders, and engage in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree