3 days ago
Huntsville, AL, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$48k - $87k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop software solutions for open-ended aerospace and defense research problems.
- Apply machine learning, dynamical modeling and simulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques.
- Implement technical solutions using programming languages such as Python.
- Contribute directly to active development projects and collaborate with aerospace engineers, computer scientists, research scientists, and statisticians.
- Work with internal software toolkits, collaborate with peers and experienced professionals, and learn independently.
- Work with an experienced mentor and present internship work at company-wide events and in a formal presentation.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and MATLAB.
- Fundamental knowledge of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate frames.
- Fundamental knowledge of vehicle and attitude dynamics, control systems, and flight mechanics.
- Understanding of machine learning basics, supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and statistics.
- Effective technical communication skills and the ability to perform independent research.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently on open-ended research problems.
- Ability to relocate and work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred: pursuing a graduate degree, research experience, C++, Linux, Git or other version control systems, and an active security clearance.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship with mentorship and opportunities to present work at company-wide events.
- On-site work at the Huntsville, Alabama office is required.
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About Leidos
Leidos builds and operates technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health agencies, including systems integration, cyber, enterprise IT, sensors, and healthcare IT. It primarily sells through government contracts and long-term programs, plus managed services and mission software. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos is a Fortune 500 public company on the NYSE; customers include U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and civil bodies such as the FAA.