Part-Time AI/ML Engineer Intern — Defense Tech

Lyntris; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Lyntris, a defense technology company in Minneapolis, seeks an AI/ML Engineer Intern (part-time) starting November/December 2026 to help develop AI applications and integrate LLM-powered systems. You will design and test software, work with AI tooling, and collaborate across teams on mission-ready solutions.

Qualified candidates have a STEM degree in progress, familiarity with LLM concepts, and a passion for AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or in progress degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of LLM-powered application development, prompt/context engineering, agentic workflows, tool/function calling, RAG, structured outputs, and model evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, implement, debug, and test AI-enabled software components, including algorithms, knowledge bases, complex business logic, and LLM/agent integrations.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Design, document, implement, debug, and test software.
• Create plans and estimates for building software features that satisfy requirements.
• Understand software system specifications and recommend improvements.
• Support activities to secure systems against cybersecurity threats.
• Participate in integrated test sessions with industry partners, academia, and customers/sponsors.
• Support project vision and milestone development as well as team initiatives.
• Produces documentation on software design, system design, and testing.
• Collaborate with other engineers, project leads, and program manager to accomplish project goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Java

Vue.js

React

REST API

Prompt engineering

LLM-powered development

Agentic workflows

Written communication

DOD security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or in progress in engineering or CS

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Job description

Lyntris, a defense technology company in Minneapolis, seeks an AI/ML Engineer Intern (part-time) starting November/December 2026 to help develop AI applications and integrate LLM-powered systems. You will design and test software, work with AI tooling, and collaborate across teams on mission-ready solutions.

Qualified candidates have a STEM degree in progress, familiarity with LLM concepts, and a passion for AI.