Job description
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #:1072
Job Title: Product Engineering Intern
Job Title : Intern-Agile Defense Labs
Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Background Check
Salary Range: $18 - $33
SUMMARY
The Agile Defense Labs Internship Program offers aspiring professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic product organization. Interns will contribute to real-world projects, learn agile methodologies, and develop critical skills in product management and business analysis, all while supporting the Workforce Product Owner in delivering innovative solutions. This program is designed to foster growth, provide mentorship, and prepare participants for successful careers in the tech industry.
The Intern will join the Agile Defense Labs engineering team to help build and enhance our suite of AI-driven cybersecurity and automation products. This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience with modern software development practices, cloud-native architectures, and cutting-edge technologies used in enterprise and defense environments.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Contribute to the development of backend services, APIs, and integrations for Agile Defense Labs’ products
· Support front-end development, UX improvements, and bug fixes in collaboration with design and QA teams
· Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior engineers
· Participate in code reviews and agile development ceremonies
· Assist in building automated tests and improving CI/CD pipelines
· Research emerging tools, libraries, or frameworks that could enhance product performance and reliability
· Help improve developer documentation and internal technical knowledge bases
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
· Strong programming fundamentals in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or Java)
· Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and version control (Git/GitHub)
· Familiarity with REST APIs and cloud services
· Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
· Ability to learn new technologies quickly
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
· Experience with React, Next.js, or similar front-end frameworks
· Exposure to backend frameworks such as Node.js, Django, or FastAPI
· Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
· Knowledge of basic security practices and secure coding principles
· Prior contributions to open-source projects or GitHub portfolio
Preferred Skills
· Hybrid or remote-friendly depending on location and business needs
· Requires regular collaboration with distributed engineering teams via Slack and Zoom
· Flexible work hours with agreed-upon milestones and deliverables
· Development environment, repositories, and required tools will be provisioned
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
· N/A
Strength Demands
· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It’s how we show up every day. It’s who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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