Systems Security Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (For SNC Summer 2026 Interns Only)

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country! As a Technical Intern, you will participate in a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and develop valuable technical and professional skills. This internship offers a unique opportunity for growth through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities

Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.

Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals in your field.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records as required.

Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions.

Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, timelines, and team goals.

Perform hands-on technical work assignments to gain practical experience and build technical skills.

Work closely with team members, absorb and learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices.

Participate in workshops designed to provide a deeper understanding of the business and company culture.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment

Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented

Qualifications We Prefer

Microsoft Access skills

Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $21.40 - $29.43. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.