Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

1d•$23 - $40

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a software engineering intern to work alongside hardware and software engineers developing ground-based directed energy systems. The intern will contribute to hands-on engineering projects, learn the team’s development tools and workflows, and help develop, test, and improve software. This position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which provides services and solutions to U.S. government customers in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental areas.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or software engineering.
Major GPA greater than 3.0.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to work well in a team and independently.
Experience with one or more programming languages, such as C, C++, C#, Java, Python, or Rust.
Desire to learn in a hands-on environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with software version control tools, preferably Git.
Experience working in an agile environment.
Understanding of object-oriented design principles and how to apply them to develop reliable and maintainable software.

Responsibilities

Develop software that supports ground-based directed energy systems alongside experienced software and hardware engineers.
Collaborate with hardware engineers, technicians, and field support representatives to understand requirements and solve technical challenges.
Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, code reviews, and other team activities.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using software engineering best practices.
Test and debug software, investigate issues, and help improve reliability and performance.
Learn the team’s development tools and workflows while contributing to hands-on engineering projects.