Software Engineer Intern

Description

Intern: Software Engineer – JR | Summer 2026 Start

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to be based in our Arlington, VA or Mt. Laurel, NJ offices. This Software Engineer will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the DoD’s toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.

Our tech stack is continuously evolving to meet emerging customer use cases and keep pace with industry. Backend services are typically written in Java with PostgreSQL persistence. User interfaces are written in Typescript using React and Redux and packaged with Webpack. REST serves as our primary data transport protocol for both backend and frontend interfaces. Code is configuration controlled in Git. Build tooling includes Maven, Gradle, and NPM, coordinated by Jenkins in an automated pipeline. Continuous deployment is employed to orchestrate software on a Kubernetes cluster in multiple environments, including in the cloud, on secured air-gapped networks, and on tactical platforms.

IDT’s Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn from experts and perform meaningful work in a professional work environment. IDT interns gain valuable, hands-on experience and solve real-world problems. In this program, students can expect:

• A 10–12-week program; up to 40 hours per week
• Competitive pay
• Individual mentoring
• Valuable training
• A supportive culture
• Social events and team building activities

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Software Engineer Intern

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Completed coursework/experience in application development with JAVA or C++ in a Linux or Windows environment
• A desire to learn

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Basic understanding of how web-based applications work
• Basic knowledge of how containerization works and is employed
• Experience with any of the following: JavaScript, Python, XML, Eclipse, UML design, MATLAB, VMWare or virtualization technologies
• Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork, and collaboration
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.