About the role#
Innovative Defense Technologies is hiring a Software Engineer Intern to join the Missile Defense team. You will work from our office in Arlington, Virginia.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the Missile Defense team.
What you'll need#
- You must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- You should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The role is based on-site in Arlington, VA.
- We offer rolling internship terms.
About Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)
Innovative Defense Technologies provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical systems. The company focuses on the Department of Defense. It uses its patented Automated Test and ReTest technology to support the software testing lifecycle. Founded in 2006, the firm is based in Arlington, Virginia. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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