Data Engineer Intern
At a glance
Junior Data Engineering role at Leidos. Fort Belvoir · full-time · $41,600–$75,200 base.
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What you'll do
- Help build automation tools, data handoffs and AI-enabled workflows for the lab team
- Support decisions about the data lake and tailor large language models to particular tasks and domains
- Automate infrastructure with code and help create platforms for the lab environments
- Follow physical and information security procedures and account for assigned property in the cleared setting
What you bring
- You are enrolled in a degree program, preferably at junior or senior level
- You are a U.S. citizen and hold a Secret clearance, or can obtain and maintain one
- You bring strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and spoken communication
Who this fits
This internship suits a student seeking practical exposure to data engineering, automation, AI and infrastructure work in a cleared environment. The role is based in Fort Belvoir and requires U.S. citizenship plus an active or interim Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
From the employer
This internship will provide rotational exposure to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Experimentation Lab (DEL) operations within a cleared DoW environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting advanced Research & Development (R&D) initiatives assisting the team to identify, recommend, develop, and integrate reliable and secure IT solutions to challenges associated with current and evolving DTRA RD’s mission into the DEL enterprise.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist the DEL team with development of automation tools, data delivery and workflows utilizing AI.
• Assist team with data lake direction and fine-tuning and customizing LLMs for specific tasks and domains.
• Support team with automating infrastructure and supporting platform creation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Assist with automating tasks for the DEL environments to improve efficiency.
• Adhere to all physical security, information security, and property accountability requirements within a cleared environment.
• Adhere to all physical security, information security, and property accountability requirements within a cleared environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a degree program (Junior/Senior level preferred).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- US Citizenship required
- Interim or active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.
- Familiarity with scripting and programming language.
- Familiarity with LLMs and prompt engineering.
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Original Posting:
October 28, 2026For 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 $41,600.00 - $75,200.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
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