Defense Software Engineer Intern – Onsite in Arlington

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join the Missile Defense team in Arlington, VA. This on-site internship offers hands-on software development, testing, and maintenance opportunities within a security-cleared environment.

You will collaborate across engineering teams, write reliable code, participate in reviews, and help deploy and modernize software. Applicants must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in software/CS related fields.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker/Podman/OCI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement capabilities and resolve software defects.
• Write reliable, maintainable code in accordance with engineering, security, and quality standards.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging activities.
• Integrate software components, APIs, and third-party technologies into existing systems.
• Support software deployment, maintenance, and modernization efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and development artifacts.
• Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through deployment and sustainment.

Skills

Git

Linux

SQL

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Software/CS-related degree

Tools

Docker/Podman/OCI containers

PostgreSQL

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join the Missile Defense team in Arlington, VA. This on-site internship offers hands-on software development, testing, and maintenance opportunities within a security-cleared environment.

You will collaborate across engineering teams, write reliable code, participate in reviews, and help deploy and modernize software. Applicants must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.