Summer 2027 Internship in Digital Signal Processng and Machine Learning - R148

Expedition Technology • Herndon, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Expedition Technology (EXP) is hiring a full-time, onsite summer 2027 intern to work with engineers on digital signal processing, deep learning, and Radio Frequency Machine Learning. The intern will work with real-time machine learning systems using streaming, real-world RF data and develop algorithms for GPU-accelerated signal analysis in areas such as communications and radar. The role also involves implementing and integrating signal-processing solutions, using modern DevOps and MLOps tools, and collaborating with teams on data pipelines, model training, and analysis. The internship is based at EXP headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, lasts through Summer 2027, and pays $35.00 per hour for 40 hours per week.

EXP designs and delivers technology for defense and intelligence customers, using machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other advanced algorithms to address C4ISR challenges. The company describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for individual growth and creative problem-solving.

Requirements

• United States citizenship is required for security-clearance purposes.
• Currently enrolled in a college degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, data science, AI/ML, or a related major, with an emphasis in Digital Signal Processing.
• Entering the final year of an undergraduate or graduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages; Python is preferred.
• Familiarity with command-line tools and version control, including Git.
• Interest in signal processing, demonstrated through courses, clubs, projects, or similar activities.
• Interest in machine learning, including areas such as RF, audio, computer vision, or LLMs.
• Interest in working in defense and intelligence after graduation.
• Must be willing to undergo a background investigation for a U.S. government-issued security clearance if not already cleared.

Nice To Haves

• An active Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and explore real-time machine-learning systems operating on streaming, real-world RF data.
• Craft algorithms for GPU-accelerated digital signal analysis across RF domains such as communications and radar.
• Use Python to perform digital signal-processing tasks, including filtering, spectral analysis, and waveform generation.
• Integrate solutions with the team so they can run in real systems and demonstrate their effectiveness.
• Use and deploy modern DevOps and MLOps tools.
• Contribute to data-processing pipelines, train machine-learning systems, and analyze outcomes.
• Collaborate with developers and teams to address real-world challenges.
• Create and deliver technical presentations.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 11 paid holidays and up to 34 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 12% company contribution, including a 3% safe harbor contribution, a 6% match, and up to 3% additional profit sharing.
• Option to reallocate a portion of 401(k) match funds to repay student loans.
• Paid parental leave: six weeks for the primary caregiver and two weeks for the secondary caregiver.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
• Referral bonus program.
• Free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts, and other entertainment.
• Onsite fitness center, active workstations with treadmill and bike desks, and an onsite cafeteria with reduced-cost options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed