Systems Engineering Internship with Security Clearance

About the Role

Lyntris is seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Intern currently pursuing a master's degree in Human Factors, Systems Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. This position will support the development and evaluation of AI-enabled software products designed to solve complex problems for military and commercial users. The internship provides hands-on experience throughout the software development lifecycle.

Anticipated start date: November/December 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Elicitation and Analysis: Assist with gathering, documenting, and refining functional and non-functional requirements.
• Human Factors and User Research: Support user needs assessments and evaluations to understand operational workflows, user challenges, and system usability.
• Requirements Documentation: Develop and maintain requirements documentation, use cases, and user stories.
• Software Testing and Validation: Assist in developing test plans, test cases, and evaluation criteria.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct functional testing, document defects, and track issues.
• User Evaluation: Assist with planning, conducting, and documenting user testing sessions.
• Development Support: Collaborate with Systems Engineers, product managers, and software developers to clarify requirements.
• Technical Documentation: Assist in preparing and maintaining system documentation and test reports.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a master's degree program in Human Factors, Systems Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Academic or practical experience with requirements engineering.
• Familiarity with human factors principles, user-centered research methods, or task analysis.
• Understanding of software testing, verification and validation, or quality assurance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and work independently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience conducting interviews, observations, or usability evaluations.
• Experience developing test cases or acceptance criteria for software systems.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as GitLab or Jira.
• Experience developing user stories, use cases, or requirements traceability matrices.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis or qualitative data analysis.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, decision-support systems, or human-AI interaction.
• Previous academic research, internship, or project experience involving software systems or human factors.

Physical Requirements

• Working in a lab or office setting with potential exposure to manufacturing and testing environments.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL).

Compensation

• Pay range: $25 - $28 USD per hour (Hybrid)