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Internship R&D Software Engineer Jobs in St Louis, MO

Quality Software Engineer Intern

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

$41K - $53K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students ... program in Software or Computer Engineering or a related technical field * Strong attention to ...

Quality Software Engineer Intern

Bridgeton, MO

$41K - $53K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students ... program in Software or Computer Engineering or a related technical field * Strong attention to ...

Software Engineer, ARC Team

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Ideally you'd have: * Full Stack Development: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end ... programming languages, and databases. Experience with developing & delivering software to air ...

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How much do internship r&d software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship r&d software engineer in St. Louis, MO is $24.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.10 and $28.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship R&D Software Engineer vs Software Developer Intern?

AspectInternship R&D Software EngineerSoftware Developer Intern
FocusResearch and development, innovation, prototypingApplication development, coding, feature implementation
Work EnvironmentLabs, R&D departments, experimental projectsDevelopment teams, product teams, software projects
Required SkillsProgramming, research methods, problem-solvingProgramming, debugging, software design
Industry UsageTech companies, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms

Internship R&D Software Engineers focus on innovative research and prototyping, often working in labs or research settings. In contrast, Software Developer Interns primarily work on developing and coding software applications. Both roles require programming skills, but the R&D role emphasizes research and experimentation, while the Developer role emphasizes application development.

What cities near St. Louis, MO are hiring for Internship R&D Software Engineer jobs?

Cities near St. Louis, MO with the most Internship R&D Software Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Internship R&D Software Engineer job openings in St. Louis, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,398 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Quality Software Engineer Intern

Leonardo DRS

Bridgeton, MO • On-site

$41K - $53K/yr

Full-time, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Leonardo DRS rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

117th of 540 rated manufacturers


Job description

Job ID: 115041
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Job Summary
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Summer Quality Engineer Intern for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This role provides foundationalDevelopmentQuality Analyst support for the Quality team, including the review and evaluation of test materials, documentation, processes, and key project deliverables. This role will also be reviewing software documentation and witnessing software tests, so basic software knowledge is helpful. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good judgment combined with technical expertise and will possess an ability to communicate effectively with team members from different disciplines. The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential.
Job Responsibilities
  • Provide basic Quality Analyst support for the Quality team
  • Review software documentation for DoD compliance
  • Review and assess test materials to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Utilize sound configuration management practices and baselines for software code and MS Word documents
  • Evaluate documentation for adherence to quality standards
  • Analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Review key project deliverables to verify alignment with quality requirements
  • Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers
  • Complete assigned tasks within established timeframes
  • Gather, organize, and prepare data for engineering use
  • Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers
  • Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED, and currently a Junior or above in a Bachelor's program in Software or Computer Engineering or a related technical field
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to review and interpret technical documents and test materials
  • Basic understanding of quality principles, testing methods, or engineering processes
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools

The salary range for this position is $41,011.00/year- $53,315.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY
Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

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