Space Ops Software/ML Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
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About this role
Job Description:
Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.
Our Space Operations directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you pursuing a computer science or related degree and looking for an internship? Our team is looking for aspiring software engineers with completed computer programming coursework in languages such as Java and Python.
You will be supporting our Space Ops Advanced Technologies team which builds cutting edge software tools and analytics for DoD space operators and analysts. Our solutions leverage AI/ML and data science to creatively solve hard problems."
This position is located onsite in Colorado Springs. Remote work is not available.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a degree in computer science or related field (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences)
- Completed at least two years of an undergraduate curriculum and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience developing software applications in Java
- Must be comfortable taking the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in spoken English
- Must be a US Citizen
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership ability through community or campus involvement. Candidates are expected to possess a positive team-first attitude, a willingness to learn, and strong initiative
Desired Skills
- Familiar with object-oriented software design fundamentals using Java, C++, C#
- Experience with Python programming language
- Experience with agile software development techniques
- Experience with IDE tools such as VS Code, IntelliJ, Eclipse
- Knowledge of CM tools such as Git
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.