Software Development Intern - Summer 2025

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:
 

Are you interested in joining a team focused on execution beyond expectation? CACI is hiring remote Software Development interns for the summer of 2025! We help the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) explore, prototype, and demonstrate new technologies, enabling the Air Force to maintain its technological advantage. As a Software Development intern you will help us design, build, test and document software to support a variety of research and development efforts. We have opportunities for students looking to gain real-world experience working with full stack web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) or desktop technologies (Java, C++). The internship will begin in June and last 10-12 weeks. 

Responsibilities:
 

As a software development intern, you will:

• Work with our team of experienced developers to build out new software to support AFRL’s research and development goals
• Apply your programming skills to solving complex problems in domains like data management, visualization, planning, or malware analysis
• Support software design and implementation
• Write unit or user interface tests to support automated software testing
• Work with a wide variety of libraries and frameworks – or sometimes, none at all
• Gain experience as a member of a professional software development team.
• Review technical standards, academic literature, hardware/software documentation, and technical reports – and apply that information to software design and implementation
• Present the results of research and software development to your peers
• Document the work that you’ve done

Technologies you may use include:

• Web programming environments, particularly Java, JavaScript or Node.js
• Desktop programming environments, particularly Java or C++
• Application frameworks like Express, Angular, React, Netbeans, AWT, JavaFX, or Swing
• SVG, Canvas, WebGL, D3.js, Konva.js or other web-based graphics programming environments
• OpenAPI Specification/Swagger tools
• Automated testing tools like Mocha, Ava, JUnit, Selenium, or others
• Databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or MongoDB
• SCM and issue tracking tools like Git, GitLab, or Jira
• Docker or Kubernetes for containerized deployment
   

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Software Development, Software Engineering or related field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Familiarity with hardware or software tools at an appropriate academic level

Desired:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred but not required
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience
• Participation in professional/community/extracurricular activities

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$36,300-$72,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.