Software Engineer Intern

Description

The Leidos Innovation Center is seeking aSoftware Engineer Internin Arlington, VA for Summer 2026 Internship.

This intern role will support real-time software development and integration tasks in support of research and development projects related to electronic warfare. This work may also encompass a number of other areas including modeling and simulation, and machine/deep learning. Candidates will be expected to apply existing knowledge and acquire new skills to help solve complex problems, all while gaining experience in the development and delivery of software solutions for U.S government customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to design and develop software solutions, document results and findings, support test and integration of software systems.

• Apply previously acquired skills and knowledge to research and development tasks

• Effectively communicate with engineers regarding current tasks

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in degree program and pursuing B.S. M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

• Experience with C++ programming through course work, lab projects, and previous internships

• Experience programming for Linux OS or ARM processors

• Demonstrate problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills

• Available for intern role starting summer 2025 and working onsite in Arlington, VA

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance- US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine/deep learning

• Experience with modeling and simulation

• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages

• Experience with Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, and/or Computer Vision

We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap - we're redrawing it.

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.

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.

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

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.