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Defense Engineering Intern

CompanySAIC
LocationHuntsville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the preparation of detailed design and development of embedded software for military systems. They will assist in the full software life cycle development, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, testing, documentation, and support.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
36660
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.
About the Role

SAIC has an opening for a Defense Engineering Intern to support the Software Development Team onsite at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

This is a paid Internship opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Limited use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. 
  • Receives assignments in the form of specific tasks for the work to be completed. 
  • Work is reviewed by management to measure meeting objectives and schedules. 
  • Supports preparation of detail design. 
  • Support development with embedded software for military systems.

FOCUS AREAS:

  • Computer / Software Engineering – support full software life cycle development (requirements analysis, design, code, integration, test, documentation and support) following CMMI processes for military systems.


REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Currently enrolled in a STEM or technical degree path and two (2) years of college or work related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, virtual meeting, and using cloud based tools. 
  • Solid work experience with customers/resolving issues while meeting schedule requirements.
  • Must possess good oral and written communications skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be motivated, adaptable, and flexible.
  • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.    
  • Ability to encourage, inspire, and participate in teamwork.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (US Citizenship). Some programs may allow for Intern to start without clearance (active clearance preferred).
Key Skills
Computer SkillsVirtual MeetingCloud Based ToolsCustomer ServiceIssue ResolutionOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteMotivationAdaptabilityFlexibilityOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyGovernment & Public SectorSoftware