What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship 2026 position at Defense Engineering Services?
At DES, we are a team of innovators who share a passion for critical thinking, inventing, and designing. We are committed to excellence in delivering technical solutions, research and development, prototype fabrications, small-batch / low-rate product manufacturing, technical analyses utilizing modeling and simulation tools, and test services for projects of all sizes. Our capabilities include mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering, requirements-based systems engineering design and development, design for manufacturing and sustainment, human factors engineering, and formal risk | opportunity management.
As an Intern with DES, you will be given the opportunity to develop professional skills while putting your education and training into practice. With the support of our team of engineers and technicians, you will have access to mentors at all levels.
Qualified applicants will be proactive and show initiative with the ability to thrive in a small and rapidly changing business. Strong communication skills, time management, and good judgment are necessary for success. General knowledge of engineering design principles, concepts, practices, and theories is required. Experience in MS Office Suite, CAD software including but not limited to SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, and AutoCAD, and additional software and programming tools is preferred.
DES is a federal contractor working on specific government contracts that require employees to be US Citizens.
DES is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. DES recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to inclusion in our workplace. Additionally, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in all employment practices, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, employment, assignment, reassignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and any other personnel action or benefit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, non-binary gender designations, age, national origin, disability or handicap, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, status as a member or veteran of the uniformed services, citizenship status, or any other characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As an Intern with DES, you will be given the opportunity to develop professional skills while putting your education and training into practice. With the support of our team of engineers and technicians, you will have access to mentors at all levels.
Qualified applicants will be proactive and show initiative with the ability to thrive in a small and rapidly changing business. Strong communication skills, time management, and good judgment are necessary for success. General knowledge of engineering design principles, concepts, practices, and theories is required. Experience in MS Office Suite, CAD software including but not limited to SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, and AutoCAD, and additional software and programming tools is preferred.
DES is a federal contractor working on specific government contracts that require employees to be US Citizens.
DES is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. DES recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to inclusion in our workplace. Additionally, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in all employment practices, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, employment, assignment, reassignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and any other personnel action or benefit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, non-binary gender designations, age, national origin, disability or handicap, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, status as a member or veteran of the uniformed services, citizenship status, or any other characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $17 - $19