Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team:
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program, you will learn to use your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future. We are proud to share that our Intern Program has been recognized by Yello x WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for 2025.
What we offer:
Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to; 401k, Medical, Dental and Vision care – Available day one
Unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute alongside experienced professionals early in your career
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
What you will do:
Johnson Controls invites you to apply for an internship located in Westford, MA. This internship is designed to provide you with a positive work/training experience and challenging objectives.
As a Software Developer Intern for Life Safety Fire Detection Applications, you’ll be part of our diverse global team making a significant impact on our organization. You will use your analytical thinking skills combined with your experience in applying design patterns and best practices, structured and disciplined development processes and engineering principles to developing robust, scalable and maintainable solutions that are user friendly and support business priorities.
Our fire detection products are embedded in restaurants and buildings you visit every day. You will analyze, design, program, debug, modify, test and implement software used in local, networked, cloud-based or Internet-related applications for Fire Alarm Systems.
How you will do it:
This will be a full-time Summer 2026 internship running from May to August
Hybrid position – at least 3 days a week in the Westford, MA office
Tasked with a specific project on Fire Detection Software Applications
Assist with Software Development using Windows tools (e.g. Visual Studio, Net, C/C++, JavaScript, etc.)
Participate in the Future Leaders Internship Programming events that include but are not limited to professional development sessions, 4-week Innovation Challenge and special events
What we look for
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering/Design
U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrates an ability to learn quickly and independently
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) preferred
Demonstrated problem solving skills required
Excited to work on the best Life Safety Fire Detection Products in the world!
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.00 - $24.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
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