Summer 2027 Software Development Internship

General Dynamics Information Technology • Falls Church, VA

7d • $23 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a full-time software development intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. The intern will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to develop features and improve the reliability of core services, including customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination. The role involves identifying system bottlenecks and business-logic flaws, taking ownership of product problems, developing solutions, and using data to demonstrate impact at scale. Interns work across the stack and participate in a mentoring circle, interact with GDIT leaders, and take part in professional development. The internship is paid and lasts 10 consecutive weeks at 40 hours per week. Applicants must have at least one semester of study remaining after the internship. The position is hybrid and located in Falls Church, Virginia. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a senior in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or another STEM field at a United States-based college or university.
• Proficiency in Java or Python.
• Desire to learn new software languages and technologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships with a manager and team members in a remote environment.
• Ability to recognize and correct mistakes, ask for help when needed, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Actively seek personal and professional development and new knowledge.
• 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 semester remaining in studies after the internship concludes.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• No security clearance currently required; the posting lists SAC/Temp 5C under Public Trust/Other Required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with performance tuning.
• Fluency in most language constructs and ability to apply them to complicated and complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and discuss and challenge ideas openly.
• Deliver new features and improve the reliability of core services, including customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination paths.
• Identify major system bottlenecks and business-logic flaws and proactively address them.
• Take ownership of core product problems, devise solutions, and demonstrate their impact at scale through data.
• Work across the technology stack to solve problems independently of other engineers or teams.
• Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.
• Interact with GDIT leaders and participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with 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