Systems Engineering Internship

Lyntris•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

The Systems Engineering Intern will support the development and evaluation of AI-enabled software products for military and commercial users. Working with Systems Engineers, software developers, researchers, and product managers, the intern will help identify user needs, develop and manage system requirements, and test and evaluate software. The role provides hands-on experience throughout the software development lifecycle and opportunities to contribute to real-world products and multidisciplinary teams. The anticipated start date is in November/December 2026. The position typically involves working in a lab or office setting, with some exposure to manufacturing and testing environments. It may involve handling hardware components and using specialized equipment, as well as prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The role may require lifting up to 15 pounds at times. Some projects require access to U.S. National Security information and a U.S. government personnel security clearance. For such access, candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess the required eligibility or be able to complete the investigation process with a favorable determination and maintain eligibility throughout employment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master's degree program in Human Factors, Systems Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Academic or practical experience with requirements engineering, including requirements elicitation, analysis, or documentation.
Familiarity with human factors principles, user-centered research methods, or task analysis.
Understanding of software testing, verification and validation, or quality assurance principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex problems into clear, actionable requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and work independently with appropriate guidance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance if required by assigned projects.
For positions requiring access to U.S. National Security information, must be a U.S. citizen and possess the required eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain eligibility throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting interviews, observations, usability evaluations, or other user research activities.
Experience developing test cases, test procedures, or acceptance criteria for software systems.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as GitLab or Jira.
Experience developing user stories, use cases, workflow analyses, or requirements traceability matrices.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, qualitative data analysis, or evaluation methodologies.
Interest in artificial intelligence, decision-support systems, adaptive training technologies, or human-AI interaction.
Previous academic research, internship, or project experience involving software systems, human factors, or defense-related technologies.

Responsibilities

Assist with gathering, documenting, and refining functional and non-functional requirements through stakeholder interviews, user feedback, task analyses, and reviews of existing documentation.
Support user needs assessments and evaluations of operational workflows, user challenges, and system usability.
Develop and maintain requirements documentation, use cases, acceptance criteria, and user stories.
Assist in developing test plans, test cases, and evaluation criteria to verify that software capabilities meet requirements and user needs.
Conduct functional testing, document defects, track issues, and support verification of implemented fixes.
Assist with planning, conducting, and documenting user testing sessions; collect feedback, analyze findings, and identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Systems Engineers, product managers, and software developers to clarify requirements, review implemented functionality, and support iterative development.
Assist in preparing and maintaining system documentation, test reports, and other technical materials.