About the role#
As a Systems Engineer Intern, you will combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to support global defense missions. You will work within a team to maintain systems and translate real-world needs into technical specifications. This role provides an opportunity to develop your software engineering skills while gaining practical experience in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- Translate real-world needs into technical specifications.
- Maintain existing systems.
- Develop your skills in software engineering.
- Turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.
- Write source code for new applications or enhance existing code samples.
- Acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation optimization.
- Use automated testing tools to perform maintenance and testing.
What you'll need#
- Experience implementing and maintaining software programs.
- Familiarity with software development using basic programming languages, technologies, or web development stacks.
- Experience creating solutions to complex problems in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
- Ability to learn new languages and frameworks.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree by Spring or Summer 2028.
- Exposure to technologies such as JavaScript, SQL, React, Python, NodeJS, API development, or Spring frameworks.
- Pursuing a major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton provides technology consulting and services for clients in the defense, aerospace, and border security sectors. The company focuses on areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 1914, the firm maintains its headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
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