UAV Technologies Intern - Summer 2026

CACI International • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a UAV technologies Intern with AI Expertise to explore the limitless possibilities of drone swarms and artificial intelligence to take part in our groundbreaking projects in autonomous and semi-autonomous drone technology. As an intern in this field, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying drone platforms and programs that harness the power of AI to achieve unprecedented results. This position will be 100% onsite in our Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD location.

Requirements

• Completion of college coursework in a related discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology.
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Must currently be enrolled in full-time Associates or Undergraduate degree program.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Part 107 License
• SolidWorks experience
• Experience / familiarity with the design and construction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Responsibilities

• Drone Swarm Design: Work with a small team to research the design and configuration of drone swarms for various applications.
• AI Integration: Develop, implement, and fine-tune AI algorithms to enable autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, object recognition, and real-time decision-making for drone swarms.
• Data Processing: Establish data pipelines for collecting and processing data generated by drone swarms, and work with AI models to extract actionable insights.

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree