Leidos

AI Engineering Intern

Leidos

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $48,100 - $86,950 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Assist in the development and testing of agentic AI systems, including Multi-Agent and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) workflows, leveraging common industry standards such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create interoperable AI agents.
  • Support the implementation of MCP Tools and Resources that enable Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with internal systems and APIs in a secure, standardized manner.
  • Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to contribute to the architecture of a centralized "AI Gateway" that provides a unified, platform-independent interface for leveraging various LLMs.
  • Help implement observability pipelines to track trace-level data, monitor model latency, and support the optimization of Generative AI systems in production.
  • Work closely with senior team members to translate strategic designs into functional, production-ready solution components.
  • Participate in the implementation of AI guardrails to filter inputs and outputs, supporting data security, integrity, and the prevention of adversarial attacks such as prompt injection.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to enhance LLM accuracy and grounding with enterprise data sources.
  • Learn and apply engineering best practices including version control (Git), automated testing, and CI/CD processes for AI systems.
  • Stay current with emerging trends in agentic AI, operational AI, and MLOps, and contribute ideas to continuously evolve the team's capabilities.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (rising junior or senior preferred) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field.
  • US citizenship required.
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with at least one major ML library or framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or Hugging Face Transformers).
  • Basic understanding of the machine learning lifecycle, including data preparation, model training, evaluation, and deployment concepts.
  • Demonstrated interest in agentic AI patterns, multi-agent systems, and/or LLM-based workflows (e.g., through coursework, personal projects, or research).
  • Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles as they relate to AI systems.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchScikit-learnHugging Face TransformersVersion ControlAutomated TestingCI/CDData Preparation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration