Software Development Engineering in Test Internship Summer 2026 (EC2118)
Remote / Alexandria, VA / San Antonio, TX / Melbourne, FL / St. Pete, FL
Enterprise Command & Control – Engineering /
Internship /
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Location: Remote, United States
Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (Active clearance not required)
Minimum Experience: Rising Juniors or above
Employment type: Paid Summer Internship
Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.
We’re looking for a motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern to join our Software Engineering team. This hybrid role blends software development with quality engineering—focusing on building smart, automated systems to detect bugs early and reliably. You'll contribute to real-world projects that support critical missions for U.S. and international defense customers.
As part of this opportunity, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional software engineering environment by contributing directly to a real-world product. You'll be exposed to the full software development lifecycle and learn best practices within an Agile framework. Throughout your time here, you’ll develop practical skills in software testing, automation frameworks, and the use of modern development tools. In addition, you’ll benefit from dedicated mentorship by experienced engineers who are committed to supporting your growth and success.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Design and develop automated tests for both front-end (UI) and back-end systems
- Build custom tools and scripts to improve test efficiency and coverage
- Identify, document, and track software issues using modern development tools (e.g., Git, Jira)
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proficient in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++)
- Strong understanding of core CS concepts: data structures, algorithms, and design principles
- Familiar with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and RESTful APIs
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
EVEN BETTER
- Coursework or personal projects related to software testing or quality assurance
- Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash
- Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, PyTest)
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At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
