Computer Science or Engineering Internship

National Security & Defense At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

If you are working towards a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and want to be part of a community of cutting-edge technologists, then Knack Works, a Jacob's Company, is the place for you! Our Summer Intern Program offers a great opportunity to engage collaboratively with our teams to create technical capabilities and build new tools while having fun with a cohort of other interns! Knack Works is looking for motivated interns to develop skills applicable to real-life products.

Founded in 2015, Knack Works was formed to address the demand for cutting-edge development environments within the intelligence community. Knack Works is focused on providing scalable, automated solutions that enable our customers to perform their national security missions in an ever-changing environment of new technologies and evolving threats. Our flagship product, the "Knack Stack," introduces flexible and automated hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service for cloud-agnostic deployments and automation. It’s designed to automate data management and security. We operate independently as Knack Works, a subsidiary of Jacobs, retaining our identity as a small business yet able to enjoy the perks of a large company! By joining Knack Works, you'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges.

This paid internship is a full-time, temporary position compensated by the hour.

Here's what you'll need

Here’s what you’ll need:

* U.S. Citizenship

* Onsite in Chantilly, VA

* Must be in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited program with an anticipated graduation date in 2027 or 2028

* Familiarity with Java or or Python or other structured programming languages, Vue, SQL

* Familiarity with Git

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with Containerization, Golang, Kubernetes

* Application Development (UI, API Development)

* Interest in Software Engineering/DevOps

* Ability to collaborate in small teams

* Ability to effectively articulate with peers and colleagues (verbal and written)

* Solid problem-solving and debugging

* Good time management and organization

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

10,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

30,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $10,000.00 to $30,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on January 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Chantilly	Virginia	United States