Software Engineer Intern
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Fall River, MA
Contract type: 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 Fall River, MA office. This Software Engineer intern will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy’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:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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 Fall River, MA office. This Software Engineer intern will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy’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
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
- Basic understanding of how web-based applications work
- Basic knowledge of how containerization works and is employed
- Completed coursework/experience in application development with JAVA or C++ in a Linux or Windows environment
- A desire to learn
- Experience with any of the following: JavaScript, Python, XML, Eclipse, UML design, MATLAB, VMWare or virtualization technologies
- Strong troubleshooting or debugging skills
- Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred
- Attention to detail
- Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork, and collaboration
- Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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