2026 Summer Intern, AI Engineering

ICF • Reston, VA

14h • Remote

About The Position

ICF's Health, People, & Human Services (HPHS) operating group delivers solutions that improve health outcomes, strengthen public systems, and support communities, from global health surveys and environmental science to child welfare, public safety, and federal regulatory modernization. The HPHS Technology Office provides advisory support and innovation services across the operating group. We partner with our domain experts to identify where technology can accelerate mission delivery, unlock new capabilities, and help our teams deliver improved outcomes for clients. From rapid proofs of concept that validate an idea in days to production-ready platforms, we work hands-on alongside delivery teams to solve real-world challenges. We are seeking a motivated intern with a foundation in programming and a passion for solving real problems using modern AI-enabled technology. The ideal candidate is eager to collaborate, comfortable learning quickly, and interested in applying GenAI tools (e.g., LLMs and prompt techniques) alongside core software and data engineering practices. This is a full-time, 10-week internship beginning early June 2026. The position is fully remote from anywhere in the United States. At this time, we are unable to provide relocation or housing assistance for this internship.

Requirements

• A minimum of 30 completed college credit hours toward a bachelor's degree in computer science or a relevant discipline
• Candidate must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S. per contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest, knowledge or early experience in using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ChatGPT) for software development tasks
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java)
• Familiarity with GenAI/LLM tooling — prompt frameworks, vector databases, modern LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI), or Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in data and systems thinking
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and applying them to real-world challenges

Responsibilities

• Support rapid prototype development using AI tools and AI frameworks
• Hands-on experience building lightweight front ends and back ends that allow stakeholders to interact with our prototypes
• Navigate responsible LLM usage, prompt design, and practical grounding patterns (such as grounding responses in authoritative client data)
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technology partners to integrate, test, and demonstrate capabilities in real workflows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees