In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:** Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Our Unconventional Access directorate is passionate about building the best embedded hardware and software solutions in support of unconventional access missions. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you pursuing a computer science or related degree and looking for an internship? Our team is looking for aspiring software engineers with completed computer programming coursework in languages such as C/C++ and Python. Desired focused skills include embedded software development using C/C++, software reverse engineering with tools like Ghida, IDAPro, or Windbg, and/or vulnerability research. Android internals, network device internals, or firmware experience are a huge plus. An active TS SCI with polygraph clearance is required. This position is located onsite in Colombia, MD. Remote work is not available. **Requirements** + Must be pursuing a degree in computer science or related field (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences), + Completed at least two years of an undergraduate curriculum and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale). + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Experience developing software applications + Must be comfortable taking the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly + Good interpersonal and communication skills in spoken English + Must be a US Citizen + The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership ability through community or campus involvement. Candidates are expected to possess a positive team-first attitude, a willingness to learn, and strong initiative **Desired Skills** + Experience with Python and C/C++ programming languages + Experience with agile software development techniques + Experience with IDE tools such as VS Code + Knowledge of CM tools such as Git **Security Clearance Requirement:** An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​ This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ . About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.