Enabling Mission Capability at Scale Intern - Summer 2027

About the SEIThe Software Engineering Institute SEI is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center FFRDC dedicated to advancing the state of software engineering and supporting national security. We solve complex, large-scale problems for strategic government clients by combining rigorous research with disciplined engineering practices.The OpportunityWe are seeking several highly motivated, intellectually curious engineering students for our Summer 2027 Internship Program. This is not a typical "support" internship; you will be integrated into a high-performance team of researchers and engineers working on mission-critical challenges.As a member of the 2027 Intern Class, you will be expected to operate at the forefront of the industry. We are also looking for candidates who are "AI-Aware"—those who understand how to integrate Agentic AI and Large Language Models LLMs to augment engineering workflows, accelerate development, and enhance code analysis.Your ImpactWorking alongside world-class experts, you will engage in tasks such as:Prototyping & Development: Designing and implementing software prototypes to address emerging security and engineering challenges.Vulnerability Research: Analyzing codebases to identify weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and potential attack vectors.Resilience Engineering: Researching and implementing novel methods to improve software robustness and system resilience.Innovation: Developing new tools, techniques, and automated processes to solve complex software problems faced by the US Government.Scholarly Contribution: Depending on the scope of your project, you may have the opportunity to co-author research findings for publication in academic or industry forums.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Current enrollment in a degree-granting program e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering.Ability to work on-site at the SEI Pittsburgh, PA office for the duratio




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