Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Parsons; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented software engineering intern to join our team, working with both software and hardware engineers on ground-based directed energy systems. You will participate in design reviews, sprint planning, coding, testing, and debugging, while learning the team’s tools and workflows in a hands-on engineering environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, write clean code, and contribute to reliable, maintainable software as part of our Federal

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or software engineering.
• Major GPA greater than 3.0.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Rust, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop software that supports ground-based directed energy systems, working alongside experienced software and hardware engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, technicians, and field support representatives to understand requirements and solve technical challenges.
• Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, code reviews, and other team activities.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using software engineering best practices.
• Test and debug software, investigate issues, and help improve reliability and performance.
• Learn the team's development tools and workflows while contributing to hands‑on engineering projects.

Skills

US citizen

Programming languages

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or software engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented software engineering intern to join our team! In this role you will get to work alongside hardware and software engineers developing ground-based directed energy systems .

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop software that supports ground-based directed energy systems, working alongside experienced software and hardware engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, technicians, and field support representatives to understand requirements and solve technical challenges.
• Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, code reviews, and other team activities.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using software engineering best practices.
• Test and debug software, investigate issues, and help improve reliability and performance.
• Learn the team's development tools and workflows while contributing to hands‑on engineering projects.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or software engineering.
• Major GPA greater than 3.0.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Rust, etc...).
• The desire to learn in a hands‑on environment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with software version control tools, preferably git.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• An understanding of object-oriented design principles and applying them to develop reliable and maintainable software.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knight teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next