Position Title: Software Developer Intern

Location: Colorado Springs (Chidlaw Building)

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time 

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position 

Clearance Type: Ability to obtain a secret clearance

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time 

Our NORAD Operations Group: 

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided: 

· Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space. 

· Mitigation of orbital conflicts. 
· Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities. 
· Operations and maintenance of classified communications. 
· Software development and integration. 

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at: 
· Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado 
· Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado 
· Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska 
· Vandenberg Space Force Base, California 
· Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties: 
The Software Developer Intern supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). As a Software Developer Intern, you will be working with our team of developers to create new features and functionality for our products. You will also be responsible for researching and resolving software defects. In addition, you will be assisting with the development of test plans and test cases. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with Java, C++, or Python. Additional duties are as follows:

· Assist in the documentation of software development process

· Adhere to company standards for quality and productivity

· Understand basic concepts of software development life cycle

· Understand company's business domain

· Have a basic understanding of at least one programming language

· Be able to work independently with little supervision

· Be able to take direction from senior developers and software architects

· Be able to work effectively in a team environment

· Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Have excellent oral and written communication skills

This position will be filled and work onsite in Colorado Springs at the Chidlaw building.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with your application in order to be considered for the position.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

· Eligible to receive a secret clearance

· High School Diploma or GED required

· Recent Grad or working towards a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

· Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts

· Have a basic understanding of Java, C++, or Python

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Excellent problem solving and debugging skills

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

· Experience with software development tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git, etc.)

· Experience with web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc.)

· Experience with VMware Software

This position is expected to pay $42,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your wellbeing. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock pu chase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. 

The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country. 

Compensation Details:

$42,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

04/03/2026 - 04/09/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.