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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

AI/ML Intern

Leidos Huntsville, AL On-site entry internship

Salary

$48,100 - $86,950 per year

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Description

Leidos is seeking a talented AI/ML Intern for Summer 2027. You will work in the Leidos Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence branch, solving complex engineering problems with a highly technical, multidisciplinary team.

The AI/ML Intern will develop solutions to aerospace and defense problems by applying various engineering, AI/ML, and software technical skills. The Intern will work on open-ended research problems related to ongoing projects, contributing directly to active development and making a significant impact on project success.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop solutions using engineering, AI/ML, and software technical skills
  • Work on open-ended research problems related to ongoing projects
  • Utilize and develop technical skills in areas such as dynamical modeling and simulation, machine learning, statistic-based analysis, and data visualization
  • Implement solutions in software using programming languages like Python
  • Collaborate with peers and experienced professionals, and learn independently
  • Work closely with an experienced mentor throughout the summer
  • Showcase gained experience and work in company-wide events and a formal presentation

Basic Qualifications:

  • Working towards a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Advanced proficiency in programming, specifically Python and MATLAB
  • Fundamental understanding of mathematical concepts, including linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate frames
  • Fundamental understanding of core aerospace concepts, such as vehicle and attitude dynamics, control systems, and flight mechanics
  • Understanding of machine learning basics, supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and statistics
  • Effective technical communication skills
  • Ability to perform independent research to learn new skills
  • Ability to work both in collaborative team environments and independently on open-ended research problems
  • Ability to relocate to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working towards a graduate degree
  • Experience with research
  • Experience with C++
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Obtained an active Security Clearance

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Professional development and mentorship

Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • C++
  • Linux
  • Git
  • research experience
  • active Security Clearance

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Huntsville-AL/AI-ML-Intern_R-00195168

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