Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Job Title: Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Job Category: Intern/Co-op

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

We are seeking an aspiring software engineer for an internship in Ypsilanti, MI. In this role, you will learn about some of the newest remote sensing products used by our government customers that keep our country safe. If this sounds interesting and you have a programming background in Java, C++, Javascript, or a similar language, this might be the job for you!

This internship is onsite at our facility in Ypsilanti, MI. As part of the work you can expect to learn about synthetic aperture radar, cutting edge products, and the technologies that have made us a “go to” partner for our customers for nearly 80 years., The internship(s) will start circa mid-May and candidates will be expected to spend up to 90 days in this internship. This work requires candidates to be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the program manager, engineers, and other stakeholders to define software requirements and specifications

· Design and implement efficient, flexible solutions that can scale for mission critical applications

· Work closely with the DevOps team to deploy new features and maintain system stability

· Write robust test suites to ensure code correctness

· Apply software standards and processes to produce high quality, extensible, and maintainable software packages

· Debug, refactor, and reimplement existing software codebases into new systems and on new platforms

· Participate in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance

· Effectively collaborate across a diverse team of engineers, product owners, and scrum masters

Qualifications:
Required: 

· Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance

· Working toward a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field

· Interest in learning remote sensing technologies

· Programming skills in Python, Java, C++, Javascript, or a similar language

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

· Ability to work within a team environment to advance large software development packages by taking on and completing tasks independently

· Ability to work onsite

Desired:

· Programming skills in an additional language

· Familiarity developing in Linux and/or in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)

· Knowledge of or background in radar or electro-optical fields

· Academic experience in digital signal processing

· Scrum/Agile Development knowledge and experience with Jira

· Experience writing software implementing algorithms

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$41,900 - $83,800