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Defense Engineering Intern

Charleston, SC, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

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SAIC

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Management
Embedded Software
Software Engineering
Software Development Methodology
Requirements Analysis
Integration Testing
Documentation
CMMI
Military
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Office
Adaptability
Attention To Detail
Collaboration
Teamwork
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611477

Location: Charleston, SC, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-15

Category: Student

Subcategory: Intern Technical

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Defense Engineering Intern to support the TTADS NIWC LANT team on customer site in Charleston, SC.

This is a paid Internship opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Limited use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.

Receives assignments in the form of specific tasks for the work to be completed.

Work is reviewed by management to measure meeting objectives and schedules.

Supports preparation of detail design.

Support development with embedded software for military systems.

FOCUS AREAS:

Computer / Software Engineering - support full software life cycle development (requirements analysis, design, code, integration, test, documentation and support) following CMMI processes for military systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Currently enrolled in a STEM or technical degree path and two (2) years of college or work related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Proficiency in basic computer skills, virtual meeting, and using cloud based tools.

Solid work experience with customers/resolving issues while meeting schedule requirements.

Must possess good oral and written communications skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Must be motivated, adaptable, and flexible.

Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to encourage, inspire, and participate in teamwork.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (ship). Some programs may allow for Intern to start without clearance (active clearance preferred).

REQUIRED TRAVEL:

This internship includes work travel in support of a customer event from July 26 th to August 14 th . This internship is contingent on being able to support this event and the work activities associated.

Must be comfortable around Group 2 Unmanned Systems

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2611477
Posted 12 hours ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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