or apply directly on Metron's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Metron's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of Metron's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Metron
- high 8 stale, 2 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 23 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Metron's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Metron.
About this role
The Technical Summer Internship at Metron offers students the chance to work closely with mentors on collaborative projects in advanced mathematics applications. Interns will develop and test algorithms, create user interface components, and write scripts for defense and homeland security systems, while also participating in networking events and showcasing their work at the end of the program.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Metron as an employer.
What you need
- Applicant must be at least 16 years old
- U.S. Citizenship
Nice to have
- Completed coursework in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or related field
- Programming experience in Java, C++, Rust, Python, and/or TypeScript
- Familiarity with designing and implementing GUIs
- Familiarity with web development, modern collaborative software tools, data structures, and algorithms
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability
What you get
- Opportunity to work closely with a mentor
- Engagement in collaborative projects within small teams
- Networking and camaraderie through organized social events
- Chance to showcase accomplishments and share lessons learned
Worth weighing
- Applications accepted until October 30th, 2026, with interviews and decisions made in Spring 2027, which may delay start time for candidates
- Focus on defense and homeland security may not appeal to all candidates
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Listed by Metron on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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