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Leidos Inc lists this Technical Intern opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Leidos is seeking a summer intern with a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar technical background to join our team in support of the SMIT contract , the largest IT services program for the U.S. Navy.
Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) program, the Leidos team delivers the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. The team supports the Navy in unifying enterprise services while meeting rigorous cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
The successful candidate will support the development of AI-enabled solutions and automation . This role will work closely with multi-disciplinary scrum teams which include systems engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to help design, document, and mature solutions that meet technical, security, and compliance standards. The internship offers hands-on exposure to AI agents, automation, system design, and cybersecurity accreditation in a mission-critical environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Support development and prototyping of AI agents and AI-enabled automation solutions
Assist with documenting system architecture, data flows, and security considerations to support the ATO process
Work with systems engineers and ISSEs to support risk assessments, control implementation, and compliance artifacts
Help translate technical solution designs into documentation aligned with RMF / ATO requirements
Support development of Python-based automation or scripts used by AI agents or operational workflows
Assist with testing, validation, and refinement of AI or automation solutions prior to production use
Contribute to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency (as needed)
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Contribute to backlog items, technical documentation, and process improvements
Collaborate with a geographically distributed (remote) team
Basic Qualifications
Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.
Experience with programming or scripting , preferably Python
Understanding of system architecture concepts, data flows, or software design fundamentals
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with technical and cybersecurity stakeholders
Interest in AI, automation, and secure system delivery
Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance
US citizenship required
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to AI agents, machine learning, or generative AI frameworks
Familiarity with ATO / RMF concepts or cybersecurity compliance processes
Experience supporting or developing automation or RPA solutions (UiPath or similar tools)
Experience with system diagrams, architecture documentation, or technical writing
Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, or cloud-based architectures
Exposure to Agile development and tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Security+ certification or interest in pursuing DoD-aligned cybersecurity certifications
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Original Posting:
September 16, 2026
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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 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
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