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Summer 2026 Internship - Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 25444

Enlighten, an HII - Mission Technologies Company

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Columbia, MD (On-Site/Office)

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers' greatest challenges.

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn't always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done-while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.

Anticipated Hourly Range: $22.00 - $32.00. The hourly range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Join us at Enlighten for a full-time, paid summer internship that offers personal and professional development within a fast-paced software engineering organization. Will be provided support and guidance on a regular basis, but will be challenged and will need to learn quickly. The ideal candidate will enter their senior year or final semester of college after the summer 2026 internship. Work will be performed in a hybrid environment with some on-site work with our talented team.

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Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Code back-end services or front-end interfaces
  • Support development of modern and responsive UI for the web
  • Iterating rapidly with our development team
  • Integration across technologies and applications, application development, user interface development, and system testing
  • Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications


  • Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government security clearance is not required on 1st day, but will be processed for a Secret level; U.S. Citizenship required. A current Secret or higher level clearance is a plus.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be working towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e. Computer Science), with more than 60% of the required credits completed.
  • Must have programming experience with some of the following tools/technologies: Java, Kotlin, Python, Modern JavaScript Frameworks (e.g. Angular, Vue.js, React), JavaScript, Node, and/or CSS.
  • Knowledge of databases, query processing, and SQL.
  • Must have a strong working knowledge and experience in RESTful web services.
  • Must have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent attention to detail.
  • Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Experience developing software using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven).
  • Understanding of software design, best practices, and standards.
  • Understanding of the agile software lifecycle.
  • Has the ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2-3 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.


Preferred Requirements

  • Knowledge of cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure)
  • Experience with the Linux operating system.
  • A current security clearance is a plus.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.eitccorp.com [eitccorp.com].
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Enlighten’s operations prioritize secure development and product environments in response to the growing number of cyber threats to government systems. To join the fight against cyberattacks, we work under complex system development lifecycles to prevent network, system, and information compromise and protect government operations. Our support for both the customer and community at large is at the core of our mission and values, and we look forward to continued innovation and proactivity in serving our customers. We prioritize the tight-knit culture we have cultivated as a small business but recognize that with a larger company comes expansive resources. Enlighten is a wholly owned subsidiary of HII, creating the best of both worlds.

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Secret