AI/ML Intern

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an AI/ML Intern for Summer 2027 to join the Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence branch. The intern will work with a multidisciplinary technical team—including aerospace engineers, computer scientists, research scientists, and statisticians—to address aerospace and defense problems such as autonomous battle management, robotic vehicle guidance, and model-based system identification.

The intern will take on one or more open-ended research problems connected to ongoing projects and contribute to active development. Work may involve dynamical modeling and simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization, with solutions implemented in software such as Python. The intern will use internal resources and software toolkits, collaborate with colleagues and experienced professionals, and learn independently. An experienced mentor will work closely with the intern throughout the summer. At the end of the internship, the intern may present their work and experience at company-wide events and a formal presentation.

Requirements

• Be working toward a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• 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 aerospace concepts, including 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 conduct independent research to learn new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently on open-ended research problems.
• Ability to relocate to and work onsite at the Huntsville, Alabama office.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Working toward a graduate degree at an accredited college or university.
• Research experience.
• Experience with C++.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• An active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to aerospace and defense problems by applying engineering, AI/ML, and software skills.
• Work on open-ended research problems related to ongoing projects and contribute to active development.
• Use and develop skills in areas such as dynamical modeling and simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Implement technical solutions in software, including programming languages such as Python.
• Leverage internal resources and software toolkits, collaborate with peers and experienced professionals, and learn independently.
• Work closely with an experienced mentor throughout the summer.
• Showcase internship work and gained experience at company-wide events and a formal presentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern