Launch Your Data Science Career with Leidos

Leidos is seeking a motivated Data Sciences Research Intern to join our innovative team in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA, with flexible remote or onsite options. Dive into groundbreaking research developing advanced data science solutions for critical cyber programs. If you're intellectually adaptive, inquisitive, communicative, a self-starter, and problem-solver, this is your chance to disrupt the status quo.

Primary Responsibilities

• At the direction of the project lead, analyze and assess internal projects and artifacts as part of developing innovative data science solutions.
• Support analysis and interpretation of experimental results by senior researchers and decision-makers.
• Communicate plans and results effectively through written status reports and presentations.
• Adapt and extend data science technologies to new applications, develop prototypes, and draft research papers.
• Support existing cyber programs while developing, defending, executing, and presenting research plans.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Scala, C/C++, Ruby, Rust, or Python.
• Coursework in artificial intelligence and/or machine learning.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with data science technologies.
• Demonstrable experience and curiosity in data science.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're recruiting disruptors who provoke and refuse to fail. Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment tackling real-world challenges in defense and cyber innovation. Pay range: $48,100 - $86,950 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Original posting: November 10, 2025. Apply now to accelerate your career!