Intern - Automation Engineering - United States - 36017 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Intern - Automation Engineering

Date

Friday, February 13, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Our Automation Test Engineer Internship offers hands‑on experience working with cutting‑edge technologies in Python, AI, and test automation. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop automation solutions that improve software quality and accelerate delivery. This role is ideal for students who are eager to learn, innovate, and contribute to meaningful projects in a fast‑paced technical environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Work on IT assignments of moderate difficulty under the direction of a more senior mentor to build a well-rounded skillset.

- Escalate issues and questions to management, as necessary.

- Participate in group discussions with peers or external groups to solution problems of moderate scope.

- Participate in meetings to gain process knowledge and guidance on assigned projects.

- Read, understand, and perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.

- Approach challenges and create solutions with a critical thinking and customer service mindset.

- Prepare standard reports and presentation materials.

-Contribute to the development of test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and automation guidelines.

- Apply strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify potential gaps in testing strategies and propose solutions.

-Participate in code reviews to improve coding practices and ensure maintainability of automation scripts.

- Conduct research on emerging technologies in AI, automation tools, and Python frameworks to support continuous improvement initiatives.

-Participate in evaluating and integrating AI-driven testing tools and platforms to improve quality assurance processes.

Minimum Requirements

- High school diploma or GED required and 0-2 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Coursework or hands-on experience using Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.

-Familiarity with basic AI/ML concepts such as model input/output handling, prompt engineering, or using AI tools (e.g., for generating tests or analyzing results).

- Understanding of software testing principles, including functional, regression, and integration testing best practices

-Experience with Git/GitHub or any source control system, including reviewing or collaborating on code.

- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills

- Comfortable preparing and delivering demo or presentation materials

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.