Software Intern Engineer

Software Intern Engineer Posted Date 18 hours ago (10/26/2026 4:10 PM) ID 2026-75752 Job Location US-MA-Dedham Required Clearance No clearance Category Engineering-Software Employment Type Intern Hiring Company General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position Role And Position Objectives As a software engineer supporting the NC3 business segment, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to design, develop, integrate, and test the next generation of Strategic Systems. Success in this role means delivering reliable, maintainable software that meets requirements and supports our nation’s security. What You Will Accomplish Deliver working software: Translate system and software requirements into object-oriented designs and tested code that meets agreed-upon acceptance criteria. Build quality into each release: Develop and execute tests, investigate failures, and resolve defects to verify functionality and prevent regressions. Strengthen software security: Use static application security testing (SAST) tools to identify, assess, and remediate findings in accordance with project requirements. Contribute to predictable delivery: Participate in Agile planning, provide realistic estimates, communicate progress and risks, and complete commitments to the team’s definition of done. Improve development efficiency: Use Python and shell scripting, where appropriate, to automate repeatable development, testing, and analysis tasks. Maintain traceable work: Use GitLab and Atlassian tools to manage code changes, reviews, work items, and documentation so teammates can understand and build on your contributions. Support system integration: Work across engineering disciplines to resolve interface issues and verify that software performs as intended within the larger system. What Successful Performance Looks Like Apply software engineering principles to produce clear designs, maintainable code, and objective evidence that requirements are met. Learn unfamiliar technologies and domain concepts, then apply that knowledge to increasingly complex assignments. Identify technical risks and blockers early, communicate their impact, and help develop practical resolutions. Contribute constructive code reviews, share knowledge, and help the team achieve shared delivery and quality goals. Use feedback and ongoing professional development to improve your work and support the growth of others. Experience with object-oriented development, Agile practices, SAST tools, GitLab, Python, Bash, and Atlassian products will help you achieve these outcomes. Our Commitment To You An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security. Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, health and wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups. Learn more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits (https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits). Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Dedham, MA Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $22.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Apply Apply for this job online Apply Share Refer this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Interested in this opportunity? 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