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AI Research Intern

Leidos Inc
San Diego, CA Intern
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Description

Leidos is seeking a motivatedintern to support our work in Artificial Intelligence research. The position will be based out of our Arlington, VA office OR San Diego, CA. However, this position is available as remote work or onsite.

This candidate will work with other researchers and engineers in research projects focused on developing innovative AI solutions. Tasks involved in this research include adapting and extending AI technologies to new applications, developing prototypes, drafting research papers, and supporting existing cyber programs. The candidate must be intellectually adaptive, inquisitive, communicative, a self-starter and problem-solver, and self-managed when necessary. The intern will be responsible for developing, defending, executing and presenting the results of a research plan.

Primary Responsibilities

-At the direction of the project lead, analyze and assess internal projects and artifacts as part of developing innovative AI solutions.

- Support analysis and interpretation of experimental results by senior researchers and decision-makers.

- Communicate plans and results effectively through written status reports and presentations.

Basic Qualifications

- Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

- Has experience with programming languages such as Java, Scala, C/C , Ruby, Rust, or Python.

- Coursework in artificial intelligence and/or machine learning.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

- US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Hands-on experience working with AI technologies

- Demonstrable experience and curiosity in AI.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:November 10, 2025






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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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 LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

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.

 

Salary : $46,800 - $84,600

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