Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Software Engineering Internship: Ignite Your Future!

Join the vanguard of defense technology this summer as a full-time Software Engineering Intern with DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL! Prepare to dive into the heart of software engineering for compute and display systems aboard state-of-the-art military vehicles. At DRS, we don't just build robust defense systems; we lead the technological advance. Your contribution this summer will be crucial in guiding our products from concept to frontline readiness.

As a Leonardo DRS Software Engineering Intern, you will:

• Code with Purpose: Immerse yourself in the development and fine-tuning of computer software applications and systems that are the pulse of technological advancement. Analyze, test, and debug to transform complexity into clarity and efficiency.
• Mastery Through Tools: Harness state-of-the-art computer-aided engineering resources and design/analysis software to complete assignments.
• Language Fluency: Close the gap between theory and practice by refining your expertise in C/C++, real-time systems, scripting, and kernel development.
• Collaborative Growth: Team up with experienced engineers, contributing to essential tasks and absorbing expertise. This is your chance to absorb wisdom and contribute your own fresh ideas.
• Blueprint Innovation: Review project outlines and drawings to engineer precise testing protocols, specifications and objectives, while unraveling technical conundrums with innovative solutions. Your analysis will transform sketches into solid, functioning software wonders.
• Engineer and Innovate: Under mentorship, you design, develop, analyze and contribute to the design and improvements that cater to both electrical integrity and mechanical might of our products, systems, subsystems.
• Testing & Analysis: Analyze, test, and make recommendations for products and test methods using data.
• Legacy Documentation: Carve out wisdom for future innovators by preparing meticulous documentation that serves as bedrock for maintenance and advancement.
• Efficiency Engineering: Shape the landscapes of production by contributing to the evolution of our plant layouts and refining manufacturing methodologies.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate or master's program in Software Engineering or a related tech field.
• Requires a minimum of two years of academic experience with a GPA that shines as bright as your ambition - 3.0 or
  higher!
• A strong problem-solving mindset driven by intellectual curiosity.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving and investigative research.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with software analysis (embedded development).
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and C/C++ software.
• Familiarity with developing in scripting languages, such as Python.
• Familiarity with embedded interfaces experience (I2C, UART, PCIe, etc.).
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems.