Engineering Internship/Co-Op Summer 2027

Job Description

Parsons is a leading technology firm driving the future of defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work directly on a small, tight-knit development team helping to develop and deliver state-of-the-art computer network operations (CNO) capabilities.
• Work directly with expert software developers to design and develop tools to achieve maximal mission effect.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) and testing activities with some of the equipment. This may include field testing outdoors in the Northern Virginia area.

Locations

Centreville, VA, and Charlotte, NC.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen (will be required to obtain, maintain, or currently possess a security clearance)
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Must have a GPA 3.0 or above
• The position may require some lifting and moving of equipment (under 50 lbs), cables, tripods, clamps, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• C++ and/or Java development experience
• Python experience
• Web application experience
• Linux experience
• Courses or experience with network protocols and tools such as Wireshark
• Courses or experience with designing multithreaded applications

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-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14 per hour.