University - 2027 Summer Games, Systems Engineer Intern - Dayton, OH

Booz Allen Hamilton•Dayton, OH

1d•$52,900 - $108,000

About The Position

The Summer Games is a competitive, collaborative internship program that places students on teams to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for a complex customer problem. Interns work in a startup-accelerator-style environment, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and use Booz Allen products and engagement models while developing technical skills. The program culminates in a Challenge Cup competition and presentation to senior leadership. This Systems Engineer Intern role is based in Dayton, Ohio, and is part of the 2027 Summer Games. Candidates must be scheduled to earn a bachelor's degree in a technology, engineering, or mathematics field by Summer 2028 or Summer 2029. Applicants must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and will be subject to a security investigation; eligibility requirements may apply for access to classified information. The projected annualized compensation range is $52,900 to $108,000. Booz Allen describes benefits that include health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Eligibility for benefit programs depends on employee status and regular weekly hours. The posting describes the company's interview identity-verification process and AI-use policy. It also provides general work-model expectations but does not identify this particular position as remote, hybrid, or onsite.

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 programming 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 on a team to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for a complex customer problem.
Collaborate with other interns in a startup-accelerator-style environment.
Use Booz Allen products and engagement models to solve problems.
Present the team's work in the final Challenge Cup competition to senior leadership.