Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

CACI invites aspiring engineers for a Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 role. You will join the Radar and Sensor Technologies Portfolio, developing radar software and learning from experts in space emerging tech.

You will contribute to government-facing projects, collaborate with teams, and gain experience across the software lifecycle, with mentorship and opportunities to modernize legacy code.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
• Programming skills in C++, Java, Rust, CUDA, or Python.
• Willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take algorithm definitions and prototypes and convert them into software applications.
• Learn about radar phenomenology and algorithm implementation.
• Collaborate with developers, participate in code reviews and technical exchanges.
• Build and improve automated test and verification software and tools.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle from planning to maintenance.
• Update legacy code into modern languages under mentor supervision and integrate into our stacks.

Skills

C++

Java

Rust

CUDA

Python

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mathematics / Physics

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Job Category: Intern/Co-op

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel:

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The Opportunity:

We are seeking aspiring engineers to join our team for a summer to remember learning about synthetic aperture radar, low observables, electro-optical techniques, and much more. As an intern with CACI's Radar and Sensor Technologies Portfolio, you will be at the forefront of developing and enhancing radar capabilities and working in space emerging technology. You will learn about these technologies from the experts that discovered these capabilities.

By joining our team, you will be part of teams building innovative solutions to support government users. Your strong technical skills and passion for innovation will be instrumental in supporting our customers and their missions to keep us safe.

Responsibilities:

• Taking algorithm definitions and prototypes and converting them into software applications.
• Learning about radar phenomenology and algorithm implementation.
• Collaborating with other developers including participating in and leading code reviews and technical exchanges.
• Building and improving on automated test and verification software and tools.
• Learning to write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• Participating in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Updating legacy code into modern languages under the supervision of technical mentors and integrating that software into our software stacks.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Willingness and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Working toward a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field.
• Interest in learning new remote sensing technologies.
• Programming skills in C++, Java, Rust, CUDA, or Python.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment to advance large software development packages by taking on and completing tasks independently.

Desired:

• Programming skills in an additional language.
• Familiarity developing in Linux and/or in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).
• Knowledge of or background in radar or electro-optical fields.
• Academic experience in digital signal processing.
• Scrum/Agile Development knowledge and experience with Jira.
• Experience writing software implementing algorithms.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$41,900 - $83,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.