CSF/UI-UX Design Intern (Undergrad-Summer 2026)

COLSA is seeking high-performing, degree-seeking college interns for the Summer 2026 term (June 1-July 31). This internship provides hands-on experience through meaningful work that contributes to COLSA’s mission and the efforts of the COLSA Software Factory as a UX Designer intern.

During this internship, you will:

• Work directly with stakeholders and other interns to identify product features and improvements
• Openly collaborate with a team of interns, designers, and engineers as passionate about software as you are
• Use cutting edge open source technologies
• Learn from your teammates so that every member of the team grows professionally
• Attend all aspects of the Agile Scrum process from Daily standups to Sprint Reviews with the customer
• Ideate with your team to develop user experience options, create mockups and prototypes, present options to users, and iterate on designs to deliver a high-quality product

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Web Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field at the time of internship start (June 1).
• Junior or Senior standing at the time the internship begins
• Foundational role-specific knowledge or skills, such as:
  • Basic understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles
  • Basic understanding of human-centered design concepts and usability best practices
• Applicant must provide an online accessible portfolio showcasing their UI/UX Design work or UX Research
  
• Applicant must provide a cover letter containing the following:
  • Explain why you want an internship
  • Explain what you hope to gain from the internship
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must be able to successfully undergo criminal background check prior to start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior UI/UX Design related internship, co-op, research, or part-time experience
• Participation in related student organizations, research, competitions, or leadership activities
• Exposure to relevant tools, technologies, or methodologies such as:
  • Adobe XD (or equivalent), HTML, and CSS

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.