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Systems Engineer Intern

CompanyArcfield
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support technical, acquisition, and programmatic tasks for the Nuclear Sea Launched Cruise Missile program, contributing to real-world projects under mentor guidance. Responsibilities include collaborating on executive deliverables like system specifications and executing a dedicated signature engineering project from start to finish.
Internship Type
unavailable
Salary Range
$24 - $35
Company Size
803
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 offices in the U.S. and Canada, Arcfield employs more than 2,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals. The company has more than 65 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness.
About the Role

Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the government? What if you could find a position that is tailor made to grow your development, systems engineering, project management, and communication skills? We are seeking motivated summer interns to support a range of technical, acquisition, and programmatic tasks in support of the Nuclear Sea Launched Cruise Missile program. Working under the guidance of experienced mentors, interns will contribute to real-world projects supporting the mission of our program with the customer while gaining valuable industry experience in a collaborative environment. Come work alongside our program team as we plan, develop, manage, and execute a collaborative project from concept generation, to acquisition and engineering, through capability delivery and customer presentations. You will develop your knowledge and ability with various engineering tools and leave Arcfield with an understanding of what a Systems Engineer role is like. Arcfield's intern program is designed to provide college students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on work experience in a professional environment. Our goal is to build a roadmap that leads you to a long, rewarding and challenging career. Interns typically represent college students trying to gain related work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Under direct supervision, you will perform various hands-on tasks and assignments for the organization's professional staff in such disciplines as project management, systems engineering, and MBSE tool utilization. 

 

As an Arcfield Systems Engineering Intern, you will be deeply integrated into the engineering lifecycle. Over the course of the internship, you will:

  • Collaborate on Executive Deliverables: Partner directly with the Senior Engineers to author and refine technical artifacts, including system specifications, trade studies, and briefing packages for Navy leadership.

  • Execute a Signature Engineering Project: Beyond general exposure to the SP28 portfolio, you will be assigned a dedicated technical project to own from start to finish, culminating in a final presentation of your findings and solutions.

  • Shadow Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Spend dedicated time shadowing Lead Engineers to observe the application of technical innovation in real-world scenarios, learning how to navigate complex maritime engineering hurdles.

  • Master Industry-Standard Toolsets: Gain hands-on proficiency with specialized systems engineering tools (such as DOORS, Model-Based Systems Engineering software, or CAD suites) used to maintain the integrity of strategic subsystems.

Internship Advantages:
1. Meaningful work related to national security
2. Primary channel for full-time, entry-level hires
3. Competitive pay
4. Opportunity for government security clearance

 

Qualifications

 

Required:

  • Education: Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline. 
  • Commitment: Available for full-time engagement at our Navy Yard location. 

  • Strategic Communication: Skilled at translating technical datasets into compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Technical Documentation: Expert user of Microsoft Office to develop sophisticated reports and presentations that drive mission-critical decisions.

Desired:

  • Solution Design: Strong foundation in requirement elicitation and solving complex engineering challenges through coursework or research.

  • Tool Development: Passionate about building robust tools that empower users to interpret and visualize complex information.

  • Engineering Tool Set: Academic or professional esposure to tools such as MatLab, CAMEO, IBM DOORS, MagicDraw or other systems engineering tools.

  • Visual Analytics: Skilled in creating meaningful data visualizations that highlight trends and drive decision-making.

  • Clearance: Nice if you have one already but not required. 


Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate. Intern hourly rates are determined based upon the technical/non-technical nature of the position and years of education/experience. Min (Hourly): $24 Max (Hourly): $35
EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

Key Skills
Systems EngineeringProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTechnical DocumentationRequirement ElicitationSolution DesignData VisualizationMBSE Tool UtilizationDOORSModel-Based Systems EngineeringCAMEOMagicDrawMatLabTrade StudiesAcquisition TasksProgrammatic Tasks
Categories
EngineeringGovernment & Public SectorScience & ResearchSoftware
Benefits
Health InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time OffHoliday PayShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityRetirement and SavingsLearning and Development opportunities