IAE Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) provides agile, best-value engineering solutions to enhance the performance and effectiveness of its sponsors, including the Department of Defense; other federal, state, and local agencies; and industry. These engineering solutions include hardware-and-software-based research, advanced technology development, prototypes, and technical services. The Software Engineering Intern will work under the direction of Accenture Federal Services (AFS) technical leadership to support specialized programs. This internship offers an opportunity to work on meaningful data science and program management initiatives supporting broader Department of Defense (DoD) efforts. The intern will contribute to research, analysis, and the development of tools that enhance operational decision-making and resource allocation. The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and an AFS student intern. Because this internship is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility due to partial funding by the U.S. Department of Defense and potential access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Responsibilities

Support specialized programs under the direction of Accenture Federal Services (AFS) technical leadership.
Work on data science and program management initiatives supporting Department of Defense (DoD) efforts.
Contribute to research, analysis, and the development of tools that enhance operational decision-making and resource allocation.