Navy Software Engineer/Scientist Intern — Secret Clearance

Ignite Digital; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits including PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Volunteer and community engagement

Opportunity to shape the industry

Grow with supportive colleagues

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Engineer/Scientist Intern to support US Navy software maintenance in the Norfolk, VA area. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates who are passionate about engineering, emerging technologies, and mission-driven problem solving.

Interns will work alongside experienced engineers to assist with research, development, modeling, and systems support tasks that directly contribute to Navy and joint operational capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• Student Interns: At least 90 credit hours completed toward a BS degree with a minimum GPA 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and scientific tasks related to project requirements
• Assist with development, modeling, analysis, and testing activities
• Conduct research, gather technical data, and help prepare project documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project objectives
• Learn and apply engineering or technical methodologies under guidance from senior staff
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the effort

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Bachelor of Science in Network Security

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Job description

Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Engineer/Scientist Intern to support US Navy software maintenance in the Norfolk, VA area. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates who are passionate about engineering, emerging technologies, and mission-driven problem solving.

Interns will work alongside experienced engineers to assist with research, development, modeling, and systems support tasks that directly contribute to Navy and joint operational capabilities.