Software Engineering Intern at Collier Aerospace in Newport News, VA

Summary: Collier Aerospace is seeking motivated and eager college students to join their 2026 summer intern cohort. During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in software development and learn to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios while being mentored by experienced professionals. Responsibilities: - Develop new features and enhance existing functionality of our software, HyperX®, using C# - Projects that may interact with all aspects of HyperX, including WPF interface, 3D graphics, web development, database, and everything in between - Collaborate with other software engineers and application engineers (users) - Create unit and integration tests for new capabilities to verify accuracy and ensure quality design Required Qualifications: - US citizen (required) - In-progress bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines; Computer science, Software engineering, Or a related field - C# (or similar object-oriented languages, e.g. Java) - Git - Ability to learn new software applications and processes - Strong communication skills and ability to understand project requirements, learn from more senior developers, and iterate with QA and users to complete work to specification - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy - Strong problem-solving ability Preferred Qualifications: - Postgres / SQLite - Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) - Python Required Skills: C#, Java, Git, Postgres, SQLite, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Python Benefits: Jump-start your career with opportunities to learn from and work closely with other leading software developers., Gain exposure to real-world aircraft and spacecraft designs across commercial, defense, and space sectors., Small company – provides opportunity for involvement in many aspects of the business and gain many new hard and soft skills., Casual work environment.