Software Engineer Intern — Missile Defense

Job overview

The Software Engineer Intern — Missile Defense role is fully onsite in Arlington, VA. Pay is $28–$34 per hour. Innovative Defense Technologies develops defense technology and supports the Department of Defense through software automation, model-based systems engineering, and AI-driven capabilities. The intern contributes across the software development lifecycle by developing, testing, maintaining, and integrating software, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement capabilities and resolve defects. The work supports the Missile Defense team’s software development and sustainment efforts.

What you'll do

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and features
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement capabilities and resolve defects
• write maintainable code to engineering, security, and quality standards
• participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging
• integrate software components, APIs, and third-party technologies
• support deployment, maintenance, and modernization
• maintain technical documentation and development artifacts
• contribute from requirements analysis through deployment and sustainment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer intern

missile defense

software development

software testing

linux

git

sql

docker

arlington va

innovative defense technologies

$28–$34 per hour

10–12-week internship

secret security clearance

travel up to 10%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Individual mentoring, valuable training, supportive culture, social events, and team-building activities.

Why this role

Summer internship program lasting 10–12 weeks, up to 40 hours per week; applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance; travel up to 10% as required.

About the employer

Innovative Defense Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.