Software Development Engineering in Test Internship Summer 2026 (EC2118)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Remote United States
Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (Active clearance not required)
Minimum Experience: Rising Juniors or above
Employment type: Paid Summer Internship
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.
Were looking for a motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern to join our Software Engineering team. This hybrid role blends software development with quality engineeringfocusing on building smart automated systems to detect bugs early and reliably. Youll contribute to real-world projects that support critical missions for U.S. and international defense customers.
As part of this opportunity you will gain hands-on experience in a professional software engineering environment by contributing directly to a real-world product. Youll be exposed to the full software development lifecycle and learn best practices within an Agile framework. Throughout your time here youll develop practical skills in software testing automation frameworks and the use of modern development addition youll benefit from dedicated mentorship by experienced engineers who are committed to supporting your growth and success.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Design and develop automated tests for both front-end (UI) and back-end systems
- Build custom tools and scripts to improve test efficiency and coverage
- Identify document and track software issues using modern development tools (e.g. Git Jira)
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field
- Proficient in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g. Java Python C)
- Strong understanding of core CS concepts: data structures algorithms and design principles
- Familiar with web technologies (JavaScript HTML CSS) and RESTful APIs
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
EVEN BETTER
- Coursework or personal projects related to software testing or quality assurance
- Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash
- Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g. Selenium Cypress JUnit PyTest)
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At RII we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics disability status protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Account Management
- Apache Commons
- ABAP
- E Learning
- Document Control Management
- ERP
About Company
Research Innovations Inc (RII) co-creates RIIdiculously Awesome solutions that make the world safer. We support critical defense, intelligence, and cyber customers with transformative JADC2 technology solutions.
