Engineering Internship/Co-Op

Summit TRC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit TRC is seeking motivated students for our Engineering Intern/Co-op program across software engineering, MBSE, systems integration, and DevSecOps. Interns are matched to a team based on background, coursework, and interests, and work on real problems supporting UAS products and other defense programs.

Responsibilities include contributing to real project work, analyzing requirements, and documenting outputs. A strong problem-solving mindset and comfort with Windows/Linux are expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline (Junior standing or above).
• US Citizen, able to obtain a Secret or higher security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving instincts and eagerness to learn.
• Comfortable working with Windows and/or Linux and using the command line.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real project work under the guidance of senior engineers—writing code, supporting requirements development, building models, or assisting with systems integration.
• Assist in analyzing technical requirements and supporting design or architecture decisions.
• Help with documentation such as technical write-ups, test reports, configuration guides, or specifications.
• Participate in testing, integration, or troubleshooting activities alongside cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other interns across disciplines.
• Present your work and contributions to the team at the end of your internship/co-op term.

Skills

C#/Java/Python

C++

Linux

Windows

Git

Team collaboration

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Bachelor's degree (Junior standing or above)

Tools

Cameo

SysML

MagicDraw

Sparx EA

PowerShell

VMware/Hyper-V

Git

Job description

Summit TRC is seeking motivated students for our Engineering Intern/Co-op program. We hire across multiple engineering disciplines - Software Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Integration Engineering, and DevSecOps - and match each intern to a team based on their background, coursework, and interests. Wherever you land, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on real problems supporting UAS products and other Defense and Space programs, not busywork.

Possible Focus Areas Include

• Software Engineering - building and deploying software (C#, Java, Python, C++, Rust) that enables new capabilities on UAS products
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) - applying MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo) and frameworks (SysML, DoDAF, OOSEM) across the systems engineering lifecycle
• Systems Integration Engineering - integrating, deploying, and troubleshooting systems across Operating Systems, virtual machines, containers, and networks

Responsibilities (specific Tasks Will Depend On Your Team Placement)

• Contribute to real project work under the guidance of senior engineers - writing code, supporting requirements development, building models, or assisting with systems integration, depending on your track
• Assist in analyzing technical requirements and supporting design or architecture decisions
• Help with documentation such as technical write-ups, test reports, configuration guides, or specifications
• Participate in testing, integration, or troubleshooting activities alongside cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other interns across disciplines
• Present your work and contributions to the team at the end of your internship/co-op term

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Junior standing or above)
• US Citizen, able to obtain a Secret or higher security clearance
• Strong problem-solving instincts and eagerness to learn
• Comfortable working with Windows and/or Linux and using the command line
• Able to work well within a team and take initiative on open-ended tasks

Relevant coursework, projects, or skills in any of the following are a plus (tell us which track interests you most):

• Programming in C#, Java, Python, C++, or Rust; object-oriented design; unit/integration testing; Git or other version control
• SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or other MBSE tooling; MagicGrid, OOSEM, DoDAF, or UAF frameworks
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible); virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V); containers; networking fundamentals