Job Title: AI Prompt Engineer High School Intern
Job Category: Intern/Co-op
Time Type: Part time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity:
Are you a high school student graduating in June 2026? We have an exciting, paid internship opportunity for you! Join our dynamic Agile Solution Factory (ASF) team as an intern starting in July 2026 and ending in September 2026 for a 3-month program with the potential to transition to a full-time position.
You'll work alongside experienced software delivery personnel and mentors who will teach you how software is designed, built, and maintained through our ASF delivery model - all while learning valuable teamwork and problem-solving skills. Gain hands-on experience in software development and maintenance within an ASF product team, delivering releasable software in short sprint cycles for mission-critical border enforcement and homeland security management capabilities.
Collaborate closely with software developers, engineers, stakeholders, and end users to ensure the successful delivery of secure software solutions for mission critical applications. This is a chance to explore a career in technology and learn what it's like to work in software development - no college degree or prior IT work experience required.
Deadline for applications: March 13, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Learn and become certified in our ASF delivery execution model
Learn how to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and AI prompt engineering to support processes across our ASF delivery model
Learn how software is developed, tested and delivered through our ASF under the guidance of experienced personnel
Work as part of an ASF product team, supporting teammates and helping with tasks, including leveraging AI to help develop user stories from requirements, test cases, and creating user documentation or training materials
Participate in real project activities such as release planning meetings, sprint reviews, and software product demonstrations to see how teams iteratively build and improve software products together
Explore new technologies and automation tools are used in the software development and delivery process - including AI
Help improve existing software by testing features, identifying bugs, and suggesting ideas for improvement
Learn about software development, data, cybersecurity and systems architecture, and how they support the delivery of mission-critical systems
Develop professional and communication skills, learning how to share ideas, give feedback, and collaborate effectively in a technical environment
Qualifications:
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen and 18 years of age or older by July 3, 2026, due to federal security requirements
Must be able to pass a background investigation, including checks for felony convictions (3 years), recent illegal drug use (1 year), and misconduct such as theft or fraud (1 year) to obtain a government clearance
Currently enrolled in high school (senior year) and on track to graduate by June 2026
Strong interest in technology, problem solving, and software development - no prior job experience in the IT industry is required, but curiosity and motivation to learn are essential.
Good communication and teamwork skills - able to effectively ask questions, share ideas and collaborate with others both verbally and in writing
Familiarity with computers and logical thinking, whether from coursework (e.g., computer science, math, or robotics) or self-learning (e.g., online tutorials, coding clubs, or personal projects)
Willingness to learn programming fundamentals and tools used in modern software development
Desired
Exposure to leveraging AI technologies, including AI chat tools (like ChatGPT) and AI prompt engineering to return desired results
Exposure to any programming language (such as Python, JavaScript, or Java) or low code development platforms (such as Microsoft PowerApps)
Exposure to using any database tools, reporting platforms (such as Microsoft Power BI), or collaboration tools (such