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Software Engineer Intern

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Colorado, CO Intern
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025
Ready for What’s Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos is looking for Engineering Students who would like to work on challenging technical problems for our Summer Internship Program. Interns will have the opportunity to work with experienced engineers using the latest state-of-the-art technology! Kratos Interns work on customer projects, creating solutions that will be used in real world applications. You will also have the opportunity to perform system design, code development in C , Python, VHDL, and other coding languages, as well as a variety of other challenging tasks. In addition, interns will be given the chance to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.

This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

  • Coursework towards Bachelor of Science Computer Science/ Master of Science Computer Science, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering/ Master of Science Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering/ Master of Science Computer Engineering (or related engineering major), with strong GPA
  • Minimum 2 years of completed coursework
  • Experience in real-time, embedded software design with an emphasis on C and/or VHDL/Verilog
  • Experience creating and delivering complex technical presentations
  • Communication theory or Digital Signal Processing knowledge a plus
  • Currently enrolled in an engineering program. (Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development)
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance is required

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $22 - $25 hourly

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

EEO Is The Law

Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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Salary : $22 - $25

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