IAE Software Engineer Intern – Spring 2027

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship supports U.S. Department of Defense-funded programs and is administered by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) through the NEXUS Partnership Program in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton. The program is designed to cultivate a mission-ready workforce by integrating high-performing STEM students into operational and technical project teams supporting Department of Defense mission requirements. Interns will work alongside Booz Allen Hamilton professionals to develop technical solutions, conduct analyses, and contribute to mission-focused initiatives supporting Special Operations customers. The University of South Florida (USF) is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and eligible for a Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited university.
Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Junior or Senior standing preferred.
Eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance preferred.
Information Science
Information Technology
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Data Science
Computer Engineering
Cybersecurity
Systems Engineering
Mathematics
Statistics
Related STEM disciplines
Python
SQL
React
Java Script/TypeScript
Modern front-end tooling (Webpack, Vite, etc.)
GitLab
CI/CD Pipelines
Automated Testing
Agile development processes and tools (e.g., Jira)
Backend development experience (e.g., Python, Node.js)
Containerization (e.g., Docker)
Data analytics and visualization tools
Software application development
Cloud technologies
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts
Automation and scripting
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Platform solutions
Software design and testing methodologies

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate IT solutions.
Facilitate collaboration, development, integration, and testing support.
Design and build product deliverables according to specifications, escalate technical design issues to task managers, and work within a given time frame to complete coding.
Design and develop software systems and applications. Responsible for delivery of software that meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, and extensibility.
Communicate and document all concepts and guidelines to development teams.
Research, design, develop, or modify enterprise-wide systems or applications software.
Participate in planning system and development deployment and maintain responsibility for meeting software compliance standards.
Evaluate the interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of the overall system.
Document testing and maintenance of system corrections.
Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
Contribute to the completion of routine technical tasks.