Summer 2026 Software Development Internship

General Dynamics Information Technology

78d • $22 - $31

About The Position

GDIT Summer Internship Program – Summer 2026 Software Development Internship. Sponsorship is not available for this role. We value: Writing code rather than documents, Shipping products rather than talking about roadmaps, Big features rather than changing button colors. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Who You Are: We're looking for exceptional engineers who are passionate about our mission and have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python/Java or similar language; an expert in majority of language constructs, able to apply them fluently to solve complicated and complex problems and have experience with performance tuning.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled senior in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or other STEM field from a United States-based college or university.
• Proficiency in JAVA/Python.
• Desire to learn new software languages and technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with manager and members of your team in a remote environment.
• Be self-aware enough to identify and correct your mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed.
• Prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Be active in seeking out ways to develop yourself and gain new knowledge personally and professionally.
• Intuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology.
• A sense of genuine, intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindset.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams).

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast paced, collaborative environment where ideas are discussed and challenged openly.
• Deliver new features and improve reliability of our core services including the major read/write paths for customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination.
• Identify major system bottlenecks, or flaws in business logic, and proactively address them.
• Take ownership over core product problems, be able to come up with your own solutions that you love and prove through data that it is impactful at scale.
• Work across the stack to solve problems, there is no reliance on another engineer or team to get something done for you.
• Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.
• Interact with GDIT leaders.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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