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Leidos · 13 hours ago

Technical Intern

Leidos is seeking a summer intern with a technical background to join their team in support of the SMIT contract for the U.S. Navy. The role involves supporting the development of AI-enabled solutions and automation, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with technical and security standards.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Support development and prototyping of AI agents and AI-enabled automation solutions
Assist with documenting system architecture, data flows, and security considerations to support the ATO process
Work with systems engineers and ISSEs to support risk assessments, control implementation, and compliance artifacts
Help translate technical solution designs into documentation aligned with RMF / ATO requirements
Support development of Python-based automation or scripts used by AI agents or operational workflows
Assist with testing, validation, and refinement of AI or automation solutions prior to production use
Contribute to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency (as needed)
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Contribute to backlog items, technical documentation, and process improvements
Collaborate with a geographically distributed (remote) team

Qualification

PythonAI-enabled solutionsCybersecurity complianceRobotic Process AutomationAgile developmentSystem architectureInterest in AIProblem-solving skillsDocumentation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field
Experience with programming or scripting, preferably Python
Understanding of system architecture concepts, data flows, or software design fundamentals
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with technical and cybersecurity stakeholders
Interest in AI, automation, and secure system delivery
Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance
US citizenship required
GPA of 3.0 or higher

Preferred

Exposure to AI agents, machine learning, or generative AI frameworks
Familiarity with ATO / RMF concepts or cybersecurity compliance processes
Experience supporting or developing automation or RPA solutions (UiPath or similar tools)
Experience with system diagrams, architecture documentation, or technical writing
Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, or cloud-based architectures
Exposure to Agile development and tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Security+ certification or interest in pursuing DoD-aligned cybersecurity certifications

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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