University - 2027 Summer Games Systems Engineer Intern - El Segundo, CA

Booz Allen Hamilton • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

The Summer Games is a competitive, collaborative internship program that places students on teams working on challenging customer problems. Interns develop a breakthrough idea or solution while building technical skills in a startup-accelerator-style environment. They receive mentorship from senior leaders, use Booz Allen products and engagement models, and collaborate with their teams. The program concludes with a Challenge Cup competition and presentation to senior leadership.

The Systems Engineer Intern will contribute to a team challenge project. Candidates should have experience with at least one of several programming languages, knowledge of software development best practices, and the ability to learn new languages and frameworks and work in groups. Applicants must be scheduled to obtain a bachelor’s degree in a technology, engineering, or mathematics field by Summer 2028 or Summer 2029 and be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Experience with programming languages such as .NET, C++, JavaScript, Java, or Python in a professional, academic, or internship work environment.
• Knowledge of software development best practices.
• Ability to learn new languages and frameworks.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Scheduled to obtain a bachelor’s degree in a technology, engineering, or mathematics field by Summer 2028 or Summer 2029.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to produce technical documentation and create design artifacts.
• Excellent critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with an intern team to develop an idea or solution to a customer challenge.
• Use Booz Allen products and engagement models to solve problems.
• Participate in mentorship and collaborative program activities.
• Present the team’s project in the final Challenge Cup competition to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern