Systems Engineering Intern — DoD Mission, On‑Site/Remote

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a summer 2027 intern to support the Navy’s SSP, specifically the Missile Branch, in Washington, DC.

The 10-week, 40-hour per week program runs May 2027 through July/August 2027 with possible remote work options during the academic year. Interns will receive daily tasking from a government mentor, work under an SPA manager, and may be considered for full-time employment after graduation.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Active enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or post-graduate program in engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, or related fields.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate experience.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time at a government facility in the Washington Navy Yard, 5 days per week, with travel as required (fully reimbursed).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize tasks, and perform in a fast-paced, mission-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill technical, programmatic, and organizational tasking set out by a government mentor in support of the assigned branch’s business rhythms.
• Organize and attend meetings related to the branch’s technical function.
• Perform technical research.
• Draft, review, and/or edit documents.
• Complete a “summer project”.
• Attend weekly SPA informational roundtables and working lunches with SPA leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Prioritization

Working in fast-paced environment

Education

Engineering / Physics / Mathematics / Operations Research (undergrad or grad)

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a summer 2027 intern to support the Navy’s SSP, specifically the Missile Branch, in Washington, DC.

The 10-week, 40-hour per week program runs May 2027 through July/August 2027 with possible remote work options during the academic year. Interns will receive daily tasking from a government mentor, work under an SPA manager, and may be considered for full-time employment after graduation.