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# Technical Summer Internship at Metron

- **Company:** Metron
- **Location:** Reston, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/metron/jobs/5227222007

## Job description

## About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Metron is seeking talented students to be part of our Technical Summer Internship program. This program provides a distinctive opportunity to work closely with a mentor and engage in collaborative projects within small teams, guided by our experienced technical staff. Participants will be involved in developing and testing algorithms, creating user interface components, and writing scripts in support of large-scale defense and homeland security support systems. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience while making a meaningful contribution to Metron's mission.

Beyond technical responsibilities, Metron's Internship program promotes networking and camaraderie among fellow Interns and staff through organized social events. You will also have the chance to showcase your accomplishments and share valuable lessons learned at the conclusion of the program.

Applications will be accepted until October 30th, 2026. Interviews will be conducted and final decisions will be made in Spring 2027.

Required Qualifications

- Applicant must be at least 16 years old
- U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

- 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
- Prior quantitative research experience

Position Location: Reston, VA

Applications will be accepted in Fall 2026, but interviews and final decisions may not be made until Spring 2027.

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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## About Metron

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Metron delivers innovative scientific solutions to the toughest problems, specializing in data analytics, decision support, autonomy software, and applied mathematics for defense, maritime, aerospace, and other critical sectors.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned through an ESOP)
- **Headquarters**: Reston, Virginia, USA (commonly cited; not explicitly stated in provided materials)
- **Founded**: Approximately 1984 (over 40 years in business as of 2025)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense, national security, maritime, aerospace, energy, search and rescue
- **Target customers**: Government agencies (U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, etc.), defense contractors, energy exploration companies, air traffic management organizations
- **Mission**: “Deliver innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients’ most challenging problems” — grounded in a first‑principles approach to applied mathematics, physics, and engineering [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/who-we-are/metron-fundamentals/)

## Products & Services
- **ANCC (Autonomy, Navigation, Command & Control)**: Platform‑agnostic autonomy software for unmanned systems (UUVs, USVs) with real‑time mission planning and resilience in dynamic environments [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/what-we-do/)
- **Dynamo**: Decision support software that revolutionizes test and evaluation processes [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/what-we-do/)
- **Volans**: Simulation tools for UUV and USV systems, used in defense and energy programs for over 13 years [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/what-we-do/)
- **AirCue**: Real‑time safety intelligence for air traffic controllers and pilots, providing early near‑miss predictions and flight path anomaly cues [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/what-we-do/)
- **Red Sky**: Crowdsourced weather observations app for coastal mariners [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/what-we-do/)
- **Glimpse**: Open‑source Java library for creating interactive data visualization applications [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/what-we-do/)
- **SAROPS**: Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System used by the U.S. Coast Guard (credited with saving lives and locating Air France Flight 447) [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/)
- **Analytics & Decision Support**: Tailored data analytics, probabilistic modeling, and anomaly detection solutions for clients across multiple sectors [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private, employee‑owned)
- **Key Metric**: ~200 employees (stated on careers page) [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/careers/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (100% employee‑owned); key clients include U.S. Coast Guard, Aurania (mining exploration), and various defense agencies
- **Growth Signals**: 39+ years in business; expanding into AI, autonomy, and real‑time safety systems; multiple office locations across the U.S. [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/careers/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First‑principles approach**: Builds mathematical models from the ground up rather than relying on black‑box methods, ensuring robust and defensible solutions
- **100% employee‑owned**: ESOP structure attracts and retains top technical talent by aligning company success with employee wealth
- **Proven impact**: High‑stakes successes such as locating Air France Flight 447, rescuing a fisherman after 12 hours in the water, and guiding search for lost gold cities in Ecuador
- **Deep expertise**: Specialists in applied mathematics, operations research, statistical inference, signal processing, and autonomy

## Strategic Focus
- **Autonomy & AI**: Continued investment in unmanned systems autonomy (ANCC) and advanced decision‑support tools (Dynamo, AirCue)
- **National security & defense**: Primary focus on solving mission‑critical problems for defense and intelligence clients
- **Commercial expansion**: Leveraging core capabilities into energy, maritime, and aviation safety markets
- **Talent & culture**: Recruiting experts in applied math, software engineering, and AI; promoting employee ownership and career development

## Why Work Here
- **100% employee‑owned** – profit sharing through ESOP; become fully vested after three years [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/careers/)
- **Impactful work** – projects directly affect national security, air safety, search and rescue, and scientific discovery
- **Small teams** – collaborative, cross‑disciplinary environment with a “small company feel + large company stability” [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/careers/)
- **Work/Life balance** – flexible culture with competitive salaries and benefits
- **Diversity & inclusion** – actively seeks under‑represented groups in STEM and military veterans [metsci.com](https://www.metsci.com/careers/)
- **Career development** – project leadership opportunities, training, and a path for growth; roles range from Research Scientist to Software Engineer
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated; 9 work sites across the U.S. suggest a mix of onsite and possibly hybrid arrangements

## Sources
1. [Metron Corporate Site](https://www.metsci.com/)
2. [Who We Are – Metron](https://www.metsci.com/who-we-are/)
3. [Careers at Metron](https://www.metsci.com/careers/)
4. [What We Do – Products & Tools](https://www.metsci.com/what-we-do/)
5. [Metron Fundamentals](https://www.metsci.com/who-we-are/metron-fundamentals/)
6. [Greenhouse Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/metron)

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