Software Engineer, Intern - Summer 2027 - 30942
About The Position
HII – Mission Technologies is seeking motivated and innovative Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 with an interest or experience in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). The intern will gain hands-on experience building software that supports autonomous and semi-autonomous drone capabilities for defense, national security, and commercial mission applications. This opportunity is within Warfare Systems, a business group in HII’s Mission Technologies division, which includes cyber and mission IT, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems. The role involves assisting with the design, development, integration, and testing of software for UAS platforms. Interns work with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to mission-planning tools, sensor integration, navigation algorithms, and ground-control interfaces. They also support debugging, code reviews, documentation, and version-control workflows; participate in lab, simulation, and/or field testing as assigned; and research emerging technologies relevant to autonomy, computer vision, perception, and UAS systems. Two intern levels are described. Level 3 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and current enrollment in a bachelor’s program with 40%–60% of required credits completed. Level 4 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and current enrollment in a bachelor’s program with more than 60% of required credits completed. The position is part-time, hourly, and non-exempt. Required travel is 0–10%, and the candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- For Level 3: be working toward a bachelor’s degree and have completed 40%–60% of required credits.
- For Level 4: be working toward a bachelor’s degree and have completed more than 60% of required credits.
- Foundational programming experience in a language such as Python, C++, or Java.
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, debugging, and version control (Git).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in UAS, robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems through academic projects, clubs, or internships.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, integration, and testing of software for UAS platforms.
- Work with systems engineers, flight software developers, autonomy/AI engineers, and test personnel.
- Contribute to mission-planning tools, sensor integration, navigation algorithms, and ground-control interfaces.
- Support debugging, code reviews, documentation, and version-control workflows.
- Participate in lab, simulation, and/or field testing activities for UAS hardware and software as assigned.
- Research emerging technologies relevant to autonomy, computer vision, perception, and UAS systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
