Software Engineer Intern (Multiple Levels) - 30069

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Columbia, MD is seeking a Software Engineer Intern at multiple levels. The internship is local, part-time/hourly, and onsite five days per week. Compensation ranges from $28.40 to $37.13 per hour, with eligibility for Level 2–4 depending on credits completed.

You will support the Minotaur mission management system and gain hands-on experience in software engineering within a national security context.

Qualifications

• Rising junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering.
• Interest in embedded systems and mission IT preferred.
• Eligible for Level 2–4 internships as described in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine features for the Minotaur mission management system.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers and other interns on real-world projects.

Skills

Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Software Engineer Intern (Multiple Levels) - 30069

Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

Employment Type:Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$28.40-$37.13

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Intern

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

2027 Software Engineering Internship Opportunity — HII Mission Technologies

Are you a driven student who enjoys tackling challenging technical problems? Join Mission Technologies, a division of HII, and contribute to projects that help shape the future of national security at our Columbia, MD location. You will be onsite with the team five days per week during your internship.

This internship is designed for rising college juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. You’ll gain hands‑on experience that prepares you for a career supporting C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems.

• Level 4: $37.13 p/hr
• Level 3: $32.76 p/hr
• Level 2: $28.40 p/hr

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll support Minotaur—our mission management system used across manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft. Your work will directly improve how operators detect, track, and understand activity on land and at sea by enhancing sensor data processing capabilities.

You’ll have opportunities to:

• Build and refine new features for operational software
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle—design, implementation, integration, and testing
• Collaborate closely with engineers and other interns on meaningful, real‑world projects

Potential project areas include:

• Developing solutions to high‑priority operational challenges using machine learning, AI, signal processing, and video analytics
• Designing intuitive, user‑focused graphical interfaces
• Improving and automating simulation, test, and verification workflows
• Creating proof‑of‑concept prototypes for emerging technologies and future capabilities

What We’re Looking For

To be eligible, you must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline and qualify for these specific levels:

• Level 4: High school diploma or equivalent & must be working towards a bachelor's degree with more than 60% of the required credits completed.
• Level 3: High school diploma or equivalent & must be working towards a bachelor's degree with more than 40% - 60% of the required credits completed.
• Level 2: High school diploma or equivalent & must be working towards a bachelor's degree with more than 20% - 40% of the required credits completed.

We’re seeking students who have:

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.