Leidos
Posted 2 days agoVerified live 11h ago
Technical Intern
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$58k–$105k/yrStated range
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
PythonAI AgentsArtificial Intelligence AutomationSystem ArchitectureCybersecurityRisk AssessmentRisk Management Framework (RMF)Authorization to Operate (ATO)Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Machine LearningGenerative AI FrameworksREST APIs
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is a technology and engineering company serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations. The Technical Intern will support the U.S. Navy’s SMIT contract by developing AI-enabled solutions and automation, documenting system architectures and security requirements, and collaborating with systems engineering and cybersecurity teams. The role also includes Python-based scripting, testing, Agile participation, and support for cybersecurity accreditation and compliance activities.
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
Skills
- Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar technical background
- Enrolled in a Master'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
- 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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar technical background
- Enrolled in a Master'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
Nice to Haves
- 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
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
- Collaborate with a geographically distributed (remote) team