Summer 2026 Software Developer Internship

General Dynamics Information Technology•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Summer 2026 Software Developer Internship Praxis Engineering, a GDIT company, provides cutting-edge technology capabilities and unmatched expertise to deliver mission-critical solutions that drive impact and support customer needs. What sets a Praxis internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry? Praxis Engineering, a GDIT Company, is seeking top performing college students for our 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program. This is an opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience in at least one of our key technical focus areas, which include Full-Spectrum Cyberspace Operations, Data Science/Machine Learning/AI, and High-Performance Computing. The selected individuals will work closely with experienced mentors on Praxis’ in-house software project(s). Over the course of the internship, students will focus on the following three items: Building hands-on experience with modern software and technologies Learning best practices in the software development lifecycle and how to work efficiently as a team Creating and delivering professional-grade demos and presentations – critical skills for well-rounded engineers This is meaningful internal research and development work that offers a glimpse into what life at Praxis is like! At the conclusion of our 10-week program, successful interns will have demonstrated: Excellent technical aptitude and an ability to learn and absorb new things Reliability and accountability: saying what you’re going to do and doing what you say Effective collaboration with Praxis mentors and other intern team members Compliance with all relevant Praxis/GDIT policies and processes Praxis interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Take the first step and apply today! #praxisjobs GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Requirements

At least 2 years of education towards a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar Engineering degree (we will consider strong candidates from any major with at least 1 year of Computer Science coursework)
Demonstrated experience and/or training in software development and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript.
Demonstrated experience and/or training in software design/development best practices and methodologies.
Passion for solving complex software engineering problems, continuously learning, and working effectively in a collaborative team environment!
Interest in developing engineering soft skills like demoing, building presentations, and public speaking
US Citizenship required
Must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI with POLY clearance

Responsibilities

Building hands-on experience with modern software and technologies
Learning best practices in the software development lifecycle and how to work efficiently as a team
Creating and delivering professional-grade demos and presentations – critical skills for well-rounded engineers