Software Engineer - Intern

MAG Aerospace • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

20h

About The Position

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically curious Software Engineer Intern to join the PdL Shared Software (SSW) team. In this role, the intern will contribute to building scalable, high-quality software solutions that support foundational platform capabilities across PdL. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern will help design, develop, and troubleshoot code, participate in agile ceremonies, and gain hands-on experience with modern development practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, collaborate in a fast-moving environment, and make meaningful contributions to products used across the organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Understanding of basic data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively, ask thoughtful questions, and proactively seek feedback.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or project experience working on real-world software applications.
• Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of software components, internal tools, and shared services used across PdL.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance issues, and technical debt.
• Contribute to documentation, onboarding guides, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand requirements and deliver features that support multiple product teams.
• Explore opportunities to improve developer workflows, automation, and system performance.

Benefits

• At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs.
• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits.
• The estimated hourly rate range for this role is $20/hr to $30/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees