Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
NonePublic Trust/Other Required:
SAC/Temp 5CJob Family:
InternsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Communication, Learning Quickly, Problem SolvingCertifications:
NoneExperience:
0 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
GDIT Summer Internship Program – Summer 2027 Software Development Internship
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
We value:
- Writing code rather than documents
- Shipping products rather than talking about roadmaps
- Big features rather than changing button colors
If this sounds like you, let’s talk.
Who You Are:
We're looking for exceptional engineers who are passionate about our mission and have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python/Java or similar language; an expert in majority of language constructs, able to apply them fluently to solve complicated and complex problems and have experience with performance tuning.
What You’ll Do:
- Work in a fast paced, collaborative environment where ideas are discussed and challenged openly
- Deliver new features and improve reliability of our core services including the major read/write paths for customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination
- Identify major system bottlenecks, or flaws in business logic, and proactively address them
- Take ownership over core product problems, be able to come up with your own solutions that you love and prove through data that it is impactful at scale
- Work across the stack to solve problems, there is no reliance on another engineer or team to get something done for you
- Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.
- Interact with GDIT leaders.
- Participate in professional development.
What You’ll Need to Deliver Your Best Every Day
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with manager and members of your team in a remote environment.
- Be self-aware enough to identify and correct your mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed.
- Prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
- Be active in seeking out ways to develop yourself and gain new knowledge personally and professionally.
- Intuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology.
- A sense of genuine, intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindset
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)
The Must-Haves
- Currently enrolled senior in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or other STEM field from a United States-based college or university.
- Proficiency in JAVA/Python
- Desire to learn new software languages and technologies.
GDIT interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today!
Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application.
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $22.95 - $31.05. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
HybridWork Location:
USA VA Falls ChurchAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Our Identify Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- Currently enrolled as a senior in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or another STEM field at a U.S.-based college or university
- Proficiency in Java or Python
- At least one semester remaining in the degree program after the internship concludes
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to learn new software languages and technologies
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams
- Ability to solve complex problems, prioritize tasks, work collaboratively, and learn quickly
- 0+ years of related experience
General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Information Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Information Technology.
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Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.
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What We Do
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.







