Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

About the position

At LMI, we're reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs. The AI Engineer Intern will work with Forge, LMI's internal technology accelerator and innovation hub, to develop technology solutions for LMI and its federal government clients. This position will apply machine learning and data science approaches to initiate, develop, and deliver AI within web-based applications. The AI Engineer Intern will work within a team of data scientists, computer scientists, application developers, product managers, and designers to integrate AI/ML into applications to automate and improve business processes, data quality, and user experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving challenging problems by applying a diverse set of technical capabilities to program, develop models, and deploy services consumed by user applications. This position is currently full-time telework with the ability to periodically work out of our Tysons, VA HQ.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Development Teams
• Work closely with software engineers, designers, and product managers to develop and refine web or mobile applications.
• Assist in Designing, Coding, and Testing Software Solutions
• Participate in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code for assigned projects using languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or R.
• Research and Evaluate New Technologies
• Explore innovative tools, frameworks, and approaches to enhance software development practices and propose potential integrations.
• Contribute to DevSecOps Practices
• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerization using Docker, and other DevSecOps tools to ensure secure and efficient software delivery.
• Participate in Code Reviews
• Engage in peer code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback for improving code quality and consistency.
• Present Progress and Findings
• Prepare and deliver presentations or demos of your work during team meetings or project reviews to highlight progress and insights.
• Debug and Troubleshoot Issues
• Identify, investigate, and resolve software bugs and performance issues in collaboration with the development team.
• Document Work and Learnings
• Maintain clear documentation of project work, processes, and learnings to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree (Graduate student highly preferred) in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related technical discipline required.
• Currently enrolled in a Graduate (Masters) program highly preferred.
• Pursuing a post-graduate or undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, modeling and simulation, operations research, or related technical discipline.
• Must be able to work for a minimum of 10-12 weeks beginning in Summer 2025 (May/June).
• Experience with Software Development.
• Familiarity with developing web applications or mobile applications. Coursework or personal projects demonstrating these skills are highly valued.
• Proficiency in Programming Languages.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages, such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or R. Hands-on experience through coursework, internships, or personal projects preferred.
• Knowledge of Software Development Tools and Practices (Preferred).
• Exposure to tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or DevSecOps pipelines is a plus.
• Familiarity with Version Control Systems.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems for collaborative software development.
• Understanding of Agile Development (Preferred).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA or Trello for managing tasks and sprints.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to think critically and approach software development challenges with creative solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), database management systems, or UI/UX design principles is advantageous but not required.