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Software Engineer - Intern

MAG DS Corp dba MAG Aerospace

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IT - Software
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (On-Site/Office)

Position Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically curious Software Engineer Intern to join the PdL Shared Software (SSW) team. In this role, the intern will contribute to building scalable, high‑quality software solutions that support foundational platform capabilities across PdL. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern will help design, develop, and troubleshoot code, participate in agile ceremonies, and gain hands‑on experience with modern development practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, collaborate in a fast‑moving environment, and make meaningful contributions to products used across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and development of software components, internal tools, and shared services used across PdL.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well ‑ tested code under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance issues, and technical debt.
  • Contribute to documentation, onboarding guides, and engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross ‑ functional partners to understand requirements and deliver features that support multiple product teams.
  • Explore opportunities to improve developer workflows, automation, and system performance.


Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
    • Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
    • Understanding of basic data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented programming concepts.
    • Ability to work collaboratively, ask thoughtful questions, and proactively seek feedback.
    • Strong problem‑solving abilities and a willingness to learn.


Preferred:
  • Prior internship or project experience working on real‑world software applications.
  • Secret Clearance


Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The estimated hourly rate range for this role is $20/hr to $30/hr. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.
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MAG offers integrated turnkey services including planning, acquisition, system installation, training, and 24 x 7 global support and operations for unmanned ground, air, sea, and space programs. Our team has the expertise and experience to support mission-critical unmanned systems, first responder communications networks, video surveillance and intelligence systems on all levels, from concept of operations and system planning to operational support and management of retrieved data.

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Secret