Data Engineer Intern

Leidos Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an intern to rotate through the DTRA Experimentation Lab (DEL) operations, gaining hands-on experience in automation, data delivery, and secure IT solutions within a cleared environment.

The role emphasizes assisting with AI-driven tooling, data lake strategies, LLM tuning, and infrastructure automation to improve DEL workflows and security posture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (Junior/Senior level preferred).
• Familiarity with scripting and programming languages.
• Familiarity with LLMs and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DEL team with development of automation tools, data delivery and workflows utilizing AI.
• Assist team with data lake direction and fine-tuning and customizing LLMs for specific tasks and domains.
• Support team with automating infrastructure and supporting platform creation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Assist with automating tasks for the DEL environments to improve efficiency.

Skills

Scripting familiarity

LLMs familiarity

Prompt engineering

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing degree program

Job description

Description

This internship will provide rotational exposure to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Experimentation Lab (DEL) operations within a cleared DoW environment. The intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting advanced Research & Development (R&D) initiatives assisting the team to identify, recommend, develop, and integrate reliable and secure IT solutions to challenges associated with current and evolving DTRA RD's mission into the DEL enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the DEL team with development of automation tools, data delivery and workflows utilizing AI.
• Assist team with data lake direction and fine‑tuning and customizing LLMs for specific tasks and domains.
• Support team with automating infrastructure and supporting platform creation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Assist with automating tasks for the DEL environments to improve efficiency.
• Adhere to all physical security, information security, and property accountability requirements within a cleared environment.
• Adhere to all physical security, information security, and property accountability requirements within a cleared environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (Junior/Senior level preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizenship required
• Interim or active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.
• Familiarity with scripting and programming language.
• Familiarity with LLMs and prompt engineering.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $41,600.00 - $75,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.