Software Development Internship

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Falls Church, VA
Employment
Intern
Posted
24 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Software Development Internship

The Summer 2027 Software Development Internship offers students the opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team to build and maintain core services. Interns will deliver new features, improve system reliability, and address major bottlenecks within the read and write paths for customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination. The role requires proficiency in Python or Java, along with skills in performance tuning, problem-solving, and communication. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work across the full stack to solve complex business logic flaws and identify system bottlenecks independently. This position supports critical government, defense, and intelligence projects by developing mission-ready software solutions. Successful candidates will use their technical expertise to solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology while participating in professional development and mentoring circles.

What you'll do

  • Deliver new features and improve reliability for core services including customer intake and application screening.
  • Identify and proactively address major system bottlenecks and flaws in business logic.
  • Take ownership of core product problems and develop data-driven solutions for large-scale impact.
  • Work across the full stack to solve problems independently without relying on other teams.
  • Write production code to ship functional products and major features.
  • Perform performance tuning on complex software systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a senior in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or another STEM field.
  • Must have at least one semester of study remaining after the internship concludes.
  • Must be proficient in Java or Python.
  • Must possess strong communication, problem-solving, and learning skills.
  • Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office products.
  • Must be able to obtain a SAC/Temp 5C public trust.
  • Must have experience with performance tuning and ability to solve complex problems (preferred).

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