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Summer 2026 Software Developer (Intern) at General… · USA NY…
InternshipHybridFull-timeUSA NY Albany$44k–$60k/yr
Skills
software knowledgemicrosoft excelmicrosoft powerpointintellectual curiosityproblem-solving ability
Job Description
Summary: General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that supports government, defense, and intelligence projects. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Software Developer Intern to assist in researching, designing, and developing software applications, while collaborating with professionals and peers to solve business challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in researching, designing, developing, and/or modifying enterprise-wide systems and/or software applications
- Assist in designing and coding software components, units, and modules that meet product specifications and development schedules
- Assist in performing systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
- Assist in testing and debugging assigned components and units
- Participates in large system and subsystem planning
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems and work with them to resolve incompatibilities by working closely with supervision, software development team and customer support team
- Create and modify new and/or existing technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials
- Troubleshoot problems and provide customer support for software operating systems and application issues
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
- Participate in special projects as required
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or other STEM field from a United States-based college or university
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)
- Desire to learn new software languages and technologies
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with managers 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of automation technologies
- Understanding of software development best practices
- Understanding of ITSM concepts
Required Skills: Software Knowledge
Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Nice-to-Have Skills: Intellectual curiosity, Problem-solving ability
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, Dental plan options, A vision plan, 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, Full flex work weeks where possible, Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave, Short and long-term disability benefits, Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Benefits
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
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
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance