Software Development 2026 Summer Intern

As a U.S. Department of Defense small business, Sentient Digital, Inc (SDi) supports the U.S. Navy in its Anti-Submarine Warfare research and development activities.  SDi provides critical expertise in research and development topics, data analysis, and flight test support.  SDi’s key product is LCAP, its Low-Cost Advanced Processor, used onboard the Navy’s P-8A Poseidon submarine-hunting aircraft.  LCAP enables the Navy to quickly and efficiently develop its next generation of sonobuoys and signal processing and better leverage its advantage in undersea environments. 

SDi specializes in Systems Engineering and Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development, providing research & development and leading-edge technology to our customers.  

Description 

SDi is building a world-class software development team and is seeking Computer Science or Software Engineering students for paid internship positions to support our innovative software development, signal processing and artificial intelligence research, product development, and systems integration at our Doylestown, Pennsylvania or Warrenton, Virginia facilities.   

Responsibilities 

Design, develop, test, and support software for the U.S. Navy in a Research & Development environment 

Develop and integrate digital signal processing, artificial intelligence, algorithm design, and Operator-Machine Interface software applications, each with a focus in ASW systems 

Support local software development, including remote testing and integration, of software products 

Deliver effective reports and presentations to communicate progress and future direction to business and customer audiences 

Required Qualifications 

Exemplify SDi’s CREED in work ethic and company culture. 

Experience in real-time systems software design & development, including test and integration. 

Experience with Java or C++ in a Microsoft Windows environment. 

US Citizenship required (to obtain a US Security Clearance if position becomes permanent). 

Occasional CONUS travel. 

Strong written and oral presentation skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office products. 

Ability to work independently and in a team.  Leadership experience a plus. 

Experience with SONAR systems design and underwater acoustics data analysis is a plus 

Experience with MATLAB, Python, GIT, and Agile is a plus. 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is required to help ensure the health and safety of our workforce and customers. 

Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in one or more of the following is required: Computer Science or Software Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Applied Mathematics or Physics; Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning; Underwater Acoustics.   

 Desired Qualifications 

Junior working towards Bachelor's, or a Senior working towards a Master's.   

Additional Information 

This is a paid internship.  All workdays are in the office.  

Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check prior to employment. 

Physical requirements for this position include the ability to life 25 pounds regularly, the ability to move safely in confined spaces, the ability to wear personal protective gear correctly when needed, the ability to go onsite to company and customer worksites, the ability to remain seated for extended periods of time, the ability to use a computer keyboard, and the ability to see and respond to dangerous situations when needed. 

 Sentient Digital, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.