IAE Software Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• This internship supports U.S. Department of Defense-funded programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered for this position.
• Applicants must remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for the duration of the internship. Individuals who have already graduated prior to the internship start date are not eligible for this position.

Please Note: Authorization to work in the United States (including F-1 OPT/CPT, H-1B, or other employment authorization) does not satisfy this requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for this internship. Applicants who do not meet these eligibility requirements cannot be considered for this internship.

Software Engineer Intern - Fall 2026

The University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) provides agile, best-value engineering solutions to enhance the performance, effectiveness of its sponsors, including the Department of Defense; other federal, state, and local agencies; and industry. These engineering solutions include hardware-and-software-based research, advanced technology development, prototypes, and technical services.

The Software Engineering Intern will work under the direction of Accenture Federal Services (AFS) technical leadership to support specialized programs. This internship offers an opportunity to work on meaningful data science and program management initiatives supporting broader Department of Defense (DoD) efforts. The intern will contribute to research, analysis, and the development of tools that enhance operational decision-making and resource allocation.

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and an AFS student intern.

Because this internship is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Time commitment

Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.

This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.

This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Opportunities

• Invaluable work experience
• Build resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request

Pay Rate

$17.62/hour

• Design, prototype, and test cybersecurity-focused software systems.
• Designs, builds, deploys, and maintains applications and infrastructure inside the AWS Cloud.
• Collaborate with AFS engineers on developing tools that increase operational efficiency and software readiness.
• Document processes, technical findings, and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to program management tasks such as tracking workflow progress, preparing briefings, and organizing project artifacts.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance due to Department of Defense program requirements.
• Must be actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• Junior or Senior standing
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience with Java, Python, and Javascript programming languages is preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.