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Description

Leidos has a job opening beginning in the Spring of 2027 for a Software Engineer Intern/Co-Op in Reston, VA. Work will consist of a wide range of project tasks to include: web application design and development, securing application components including communications, multi-factor authentication, AI/LLM integration, automated testing, and static/dynamic code analysis supporting 3D modeling, simulation, and visualization. Tasks also include integration and interface development of various security products, integration and interface development of various analytic products, implementation and integration of commercial off-the-shelf products, knowledge management, and modernization of web-based user interfaces.

**Primary Responsibilities** :​

+ Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet outlined objectives.

+ Perform software analysis, design, development and test of specific requirements related to AI/ML, 3D modeling, simulation, visualization, and COTS integration.

+ Determine system and software specifications and architecture to meet customer requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

+ **Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or directly related field. Must graduate in Spring 2027 or later.**

+ **The student must be willing/able to take a semester off to work through the Spring (January-June) or Fall (June-December) semester.**

+ **Minimum 3.0 GPA. P** **lease note your GPA on your resume when submitting your application.**

+ **Ability to obtain and maintain a** **Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph** **Security clearance.**

+ **US Citizenship required.**

+ **Willing and able to relocate to Reston, Virginia, if needed.**

+ Knowledge of Python, JavaScript (Angular), and C++ application and microservice programming, integrating with database systems.

+ Experience with Virtual Machines.

+ Familiarity with Unreal engine, VS Code, Jira and GitLab.

+ Knowledge of web services, AI/LLMs, data simulation, security, cloud services, and communications.

+ Proficiency in computer applications, languages, technologies, set-up and configurations, trouble shooting, and system design.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity with software security requirements, information assurance policies and software testing technologies.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting:

September 26, 2025

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00167584

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.