Leidos

Software Engineering & AI Intern

Leidos
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Odenton, MD, USA or Shiloh, IL, USAIntern
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Base Salary

$48k - $87k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, document, test, and deploy software using Python, JavaScript, Java, and SQL.
  • Create Kibana visualizations and dashboards for users and support staff.
  • Develop Kafka integrations between Elasticsearch, Logstash, Databricks, and other systems.
  • Develop and apply AI/ML, generative AI, cybersecurity automation, and network automation capabilities.
  • Deploy, configure, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade Kafka and Elastic clusters and environments.
  • Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, JUnit, and other applicable tools.
  • Build automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and Bitbucket.
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure and system issues and collaborate with a geographically distributed Agile team.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain an interim Secret DoD security clearance before the start date.
  • Experience with software development using Python, Java, and SQL, plus working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.
  • Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
  • Experience developing software on a UNIX command-line platform.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with a virtual team.
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to report periodically to Scott AFB, IL, or Ft. Meade, MD when required.
  • Desired qualifications include full software lifecycle experience, Kubernetes or Docker experience, React familiarity, AWS experience, Atlassian tools familiarity, and knowledge of large language models and predictive analytics.
  • Obtaining CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification before the start date is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

  • Summer 2027 internship beginning in May 2027.
  • Primarily remote work arrangement with mandatory periodic on-site requirements at Scott AFB, IL, or Ft. Meade, MD.
  • Selected candidates will be sponsored for the required interim Secret DoD security clearance.

Tech Stack

AnsibleApache JMeterApache KafkaAWSDatabricksDockerElasticsearchGitHTMLJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJUnitKibanaKubernetesLogstashPythonReactSeleniumSQL

Categories

BackendData Engineering
Leidos

About Leidos

10,000+ employees

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.

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