Defense Engineering Intern
SAIC
Charleston, SC, USA
Defense Engineering Intern
Job ID: 2611477
Location: Charleston, SC, United States
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2026
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: On-Site
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Job Description
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 (US Citizenship). 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 26th to August 14th. This internship is contingent on being able to support this event and the work activities associated.
- Must be comfortable around Group 2 Unmanned Systems.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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 includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.