Build real software. Work with experienced engineers. Get paid to learn in a Mission-Driven environment.

Position Summary

Sabel Systems is seeking a Summer Product Development Intern with Sabel Digital Labs (SDL) to support the design, development, and enhancement of modern digital solutions within a government contracting (GovCon) environment. This 10-week paid summer internship, with participation available between May 18, 2026, and September 11, 2026, is ideal for students pursuing computer science, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, information technology, or related degrees who want hands-on experience contributing to real products and learning how software is developed in a mission-driven organization.

Interns participate full-time (40 hours per week) aligned to Eastern Time Zone business hours and work in a hybrid environment, supporting one to three days per week onsite at our Beavercreek, OH or Tysons, VA offices.

Work You’ll Do

As an Intern with Sabel Digital Labs (SDL), you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and product team members in an Agile development environment, gaining exposure to the full software development lifecycle while building technical and professional skills applicable to future career opportunities. Interns will contribute to the nimbusCORE product development effort, supporting the design and build of this emerging platform.

Who We Are

Sabel is a digital engineering and Defense technology partner helping organizations simplify complexity and improve mission outcomes with secure, scalable solutions, across the lifecycle. Our people-first culture blends large-business opportunity with small-business agility, enabling us to deliver high-impact, secure solutions, rapidly, while investing in our people’s growth and success. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one shared goal: “Get quality and secure solutions in the customers’ hands as soon as possible.”

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and enhancement of applications and digital solutions
• Collaborate with team members during Agile sprints, including development, testing, and documentation activities
• Assist with backlog grooming, user story refinement, and sprint planning
• Support front-end, back-end, or full-stack development efforts based on interests and skill level
• Learn and apply best practices related to secure software development, version control, and modern development tools

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate, or graduate students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Foundational understanding of programming concepts and interest in software development
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly
• Ability to manage assignments independently and within a team setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum concepts through coursework or projects
• Interest in secure systems, cloud-based applications, or DevSecOps practices
• Exposure to the following:

Programming Languages: Python, Java, Bash, Verilog, SQL, MATLAB, HTML

Tools & Frameworks: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Grafana, Linux, GitLab, PyTorch, CI/CD Pipelines

Productivity & Design: Fusion 360, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud

What You’ll Gain

Make a real impact: Gain hands-on experience contributing to the development of modern digital solutions that support mission-driven programs within a growing GovCon organization

Learn from experienced professionals: Collaborate with software engineers and product team members within Sabel Digital Labs (SDL), gaining insight into Agile development and the full software development lifecycle

Build career-ready skills: Gain practical, real-world experience with modern development tools, coding practices, and collaborative engineering processes that translate directly to early-career roles in software development, data science, and digital engineering

Grow your professional network: Connect with mentors and colleagues who are invested in helping you learn, build technical skills, and develop the professional foundations needed for early-career opportunities

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what’s right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work—so together, we can build the future with purpose.

“Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.”

Compensation

This is a paid, temporary, Summer Internship compensated at $25.00 per hour. Internship participation does not guarantee future employment; however, high-performing interns may be considered for upcoming opportunities based on business needs, performance, and available roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabel Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an accessible application process for all candidates. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at recruiting@sabelsystems.com for assistance.