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June 2, 2026
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Data Science Intern

Arlington, VA
Internship
Hybrid
$48K/yr - $87K/yr
Intern
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers. They are seeking a passionate and driven Data Science Intern to join their Arlington, VA team, where the intern will collaborate with experts in AI, machine learning, and software engineering, gaining hands-on experience in data analytics and prototype development.

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

Qualification

Required

  • 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
  • Intermediate 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 DoD Secret security clearance. Leidos will guide you through the clearance process

Preferred

  • 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 DoD Top Secret security clearance with polygraph

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
  • Mentorship, tech talks, and intern cohort events to accelerate your growth
  • Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote per week
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.leidos.com
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