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Engineering Co-Op Summer 2026

Parsons Corporation
Centreville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role you will work directly on a small, tight knit development team helping to develop and deliver state of the art computer network operations (CNO) capabilities. You'll work directly with expert software developers to design and develop tools to achieve maximal mission effect. You will perform quality assurance (QA) and testing activities with some of the equipment. This may include field testing outdoors in the Northern Virginia area. The position may require some lifting and moving of equipment (under 50 lbs), cables, tripods, clamps, etc.

Locations: Centreville, VA, AND Charlotte, NC.

Required Qualifications

Here's What We Are Looking for:

  • Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance which requires US citizenship
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Must have a GPA 3.0 or above


Desired Qualifications

  • C and/or C development experience
  • Python experience
  • Web application experience
  • Linux experience
  • Courses or experience with network protocols and tools such as wireshark
  • Courses or experience with designing multi threaded applications.


Parsons is a leading technology firm driving the future of defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Ready to become one of our 2026 interns?

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Salary : $23 - $40

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