Front-End Software Engineering & UI/UX Intern

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated intern to help design and build a modern, cloud-enabled web front end for a cross-platform Geospatial Artificial Intelligence application used across desktop, mobile, and future app environments. This role blends front-end development, UI/UX design, accessibility, and secure system design into a real-world engineering project. You will contribute directly to a production-facing interface that supports file uploads, dynamic user inputs, and API-driven request workflows. The goal is to deliver a fully functional, consistent, and accessible front end by the end of the internship in 2026.

Arlington, Virginia

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and design responsive web interfaces Build user-facing components that adapt across desktop, tablet, and mobile form factors while maintaining a consistent and intuitive user experience.
• Create cross-platform user experiences Support design and implementation of interfaces that function seamlessly across cloud-hosted, standalone, and future mobile application environments.
• Implement file upload and API-driven workflows Design and integrate front-end functionality that allows users to upload files, select options, and submit structured requests to backend APIs.
• Support UI/UX design and branding consistency Work within defined visual and branding guidelines to produce polished, professional interfaces with a consistent look and feel across all screens.
• Apply accessibility best practices (assistive technology-aware design) Ensure interfaces are usable with screen readers and other assistive technologies, following accessibility standards such as WCAG principles where applicable.
• Participate in tool and framework selection
• Contribute to early project decisions regarding programming languages, front-end frameworks, and development tools that will be used throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Learn

• Modern front-end development and UI/UX design
  • Gain hands‑on experience building real applications using current web technologies and design workflows used in industry.
• Cloud‑connected application architecture
  • Understand how front‑end systems interact with cloud‑hosted services and backend APIs in scalable deployment environments.
• Accessibility and inclusive design principles
  • Learn how to design interfaces that are usable by individuals with a wide range of abilities and assistive technologies.
• Secure design concepts including Zero Trust fundamentals
  • Gain exposure to modern security approaches, including how trust boundaries and authentication models impact front‑end design.
• Real‑world API integration and system workflows
  • Work with structured data exchange between front‑end interfaces and backend services through REST or similar API models.

What You Bring To Safran Federal Systems

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related field is required.
• Strong interest in front‑end development, UI/UX design, or digital product design is required.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or similar web technologies).
• Understanding of visual design principles such as layout, spacing, color, and typography.
• Interest in building accessible, user‑centered, and secure digital experiences.
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue is preferred.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or similar environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch is preferred.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs or JSON‑based data exchange is preferred.
• Awareness of accessibility standards such as WCAG or ARIA practices is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.