Summer 2026 Internship - Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 25444

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Columbia, MD

67d • $22 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us at Enlighten for a full-time, paid summer internship that offers personal and professional development within a fast-paced software engineering organization. Will be provided support and guidance on a regular basis, but will be challenged and will need to learn quickly. The ideal candidate will enter their senior year or final semester of college after the summer 2026 internship. Work will be performed in a hybrid environment with some on-site work with our talented team.

Requirements

• A current U.S. Government security clearance is not required on 1st day, but will be processed for a Secret level; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be working towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e. Computer Science), with more than 60% of the required credits completed.
• Must have programming experience with some of the following tools/technologies: Java, Kotlin, Python, Modern JavaScript Frameworks (e.g. Angular, Vue.js, React), JavaScript, Node, and/or CSS.
• Knowledge of databases, query processing, and SQL.
• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience in RESTful web services.
• Must have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent attention to detail.
• Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience developing software using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Understanding of software design, best practices, and standards.
• Understanding of the agile software lifecycle.
• Has the ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2-3 days per week at our Columbia, MD office.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with the Linux operating system.
• A current security clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Code back-end services or front-end interfaces
• Support development of modern and responsive UI for the web
• Iterating rapidly with our development team
• Integration across technologies and applications, application development, user interface development, and system testing
• Additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees