Solution Architect (Summer Intern) - 27240

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Date: Feb 19, 2026

Location: McLean, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 27240 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $51,706.00 - $56,000.00 

Security Clearance: None  

Level of Experience: Intern 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

 

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Solution Architect to assist with the design and development of innovative, executable solutions in response to U.S. defense and federal customer requirements. This position will be based out of our McLean, VA office. This role bridges business development, capture, proposal and operations teams, to ensure solutions are technically sound, competitively differentiated, and aligned with mission outcomes. The architect will be responsible for utilizing, expanding and implementing HII’s AI tool application to our mission, while providing direct mission support to the WS Team.

 

Hourly Pay Range: $24-28
 

Essential Job Responsibilities

 

  • Solution Development Framework Execution
      • Assist requirement analysis and decomposition for complex federal opportunities.
      • Translate customer mission needs into actionable technical and management architectures.
      • Assist with the development of solution concepts, trade-off analyses, and recommend approaches.
  • Capture & Proposal Integration
      • Align solutions with capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators.
      • Collaborate with proposal managers to ensure compliance and compelling narratives.
      • Support oral presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagements.
  • Technical Leadership
      • Assist with the development of the technical vision for a proposal solution.
      • Ensure solutions meet open architecture, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards.
      • Assist in the performing gap analyses and research/recommend subcontractor and vendor options to fill gaps.
      • Assist with risk assessments and help develop mitigation strategies.
      • Review and validate solution designs from other team members.
  • Collaboration & Teaming
      • Partner with business development, capture management, operations (e.g., engineering, program management), and subcontractors to integrate capabilities.
      • Represent the company in customer and industry forums.

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Ability to learn and understand DoD acquisition processes, requirements analysis, and compliance standards.
  • Strong communication skills — able to translate technical solutions into compelling business narratives.
  • Candidate that can be considered for reg FT employment, at the conclusion of the internship.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent + Must be working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree with between 40% and 60% of the required credits completed.
    • Education transcript verification required along with full background check

Working Conditions

 

  • On-site work environment: combination of on-site at corporate offices, customer sites.
  • Frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams (capture, proposal, engineering, program management).
  • Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines aligned to federal acquisition cycles.
  • Must be able to work extended hours during critical proposal development phases.
 
Physical Requirements: 
 
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment, both onsite and remotely.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or standing) for extended periods while working on a computer.
  • Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment (keyboard, mouse, phone, printer).
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person and via virtual platforms.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.