Data Engineer Intern: AI Automation & IaC in Secure Lab

Leidos; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Virginia is offering an internship in a cleared DoD environment designed to rotate through the DEL operations. You will support R&D initiatives by building automation tools, refining LLMs, and developing secure IT solutions for evolving defense missions.

The role emphasizes data lake guidance, scripting, and IaC while maintaining strict security standards and clearances. Ideal candidates are enrolled juniors/seniors with strong communication skills and organizational discipline.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

US Citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Pursuing degree in IT/related field

Tools

Scripting languages

LLMs & prompt engineering

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

Leidos in Virginia is offering an internship in a cleared DoD environment designed to rotate through the DEL operations. You will support R&D initiatives by building automation tools, refining LLMs, and developing secure IT solutions for evolving defense missions.

The role emphasizes data lake guidance, scripting, and IaC while maintaining strict security standards and clearances. Ideal candidates are enrolled juniors/seniors with strong communication skills and organizational discipline.