Data Science Intern

Leidos; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA is seeking a Data Science Intern to join our mission-focused engineering team. You will work with AI, autonomous systems, and multi-modal information retrieval to help evolve a production platform combining microservices, data search and analytics, and ML services.

You will collaborate with system engineers and researchers, gain hands-on AWS experience, and contribute to data analytics, ETL, and visualization tasks during an 8–10 week internship starting May/June 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
• Software development skills including developing and maintaining code bases.
• Familiar with at least one programming language like Python, Java, C/C++.
• Experience with at least one machine learning library such as SciKit Learn, Keras, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience or educational courses/projects in Machine Learning or Text.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance with Leidos guidance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of AI, ML, and software engineering experts.
• Gain hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and prototype development.
• Enhance skills in data analytics, anomaly detection, and visualization tools.
• Perform ETL tasks to ensure data consistency, quality, and security.
• Develop Autonomous Agents as part of a suite of tools to coordinate information discovery across data sources.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science or related

Tools

SciKit Learn

Keras

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Description

Join Leidos’ mission-focused engineering team and deliver software that powers data analytics, computer vision, and AI capabilities for national security customers. At Leidos, we don’t just offer internships - we offer career acceleration. This is your chance to work alongside industry-leading experts in Artificial Intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and multi-modal information retrieval. Leidos is seeking a passionate and driven Data Science Intern to join our Arlington, VA team supporting our national security customer. You’ll work side-by-side with system/software engineers and research/data scientists to help evolve a cutting-edge production platform that combines microservices, data search & analytics, AI and Machine Learning services. Through mentorship, collaboration, and exposure to challenging technical work, you’ll accelerate your career path and make a real-world impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts in AI, machine learning, and software engineering.
• Gain hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and prototype development.
• Enhance your skills in data analytics, anomaly detection, and visualization tools.
• Perform ETL tasks to ensure data consistency, quality, and security.
• Develop Autonomous Agents as part of suite of tools to coordinate information discovery across different data sources.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in the field of Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields
• Software development skills including developing and maintaining code bases
• Familiar with at least one programming language like Python, Java, C/C++.
• Experience with at least one of the following machine learning libraries SciKit Learn, Keras, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Experience or educational courses/projects in Machine Learning, and/or Text
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Leidos will guide you through the clearance process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Big Data platforms like Hadoop, Azure or Spark.
• Hands‑on experience with prototype development and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, D3.js).
• Knowledge of text mining tools and techniques, including summarization, entity extraction, and anomaly detection.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and IDEs such as VS Code.
• Practical experience with statistical analysis and/or experience applying data analytics
• Hands‑on experience with intelligent systems and machine learning
• Experience with interpretability of deep learning models
• Ability to obtain /maintain Top Secret security clearance with polygraph.

Work location and schedule

• Arlington, VA. Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote per week.
• 8–10 week internship, target start May/June 2027

How To Stand Out

• Share a link to your GitHub/portfolio and briefly describe a project you’re proud of (what you built, technologies used, and your role).
• If team-based, clarify your individual contributions.

Original Posting

October 6, 2026 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

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [e-mail]. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.