About the Role
Leidos is seeking a Data Science Intern with an interest in algorithm research, development, and implementation, who also possesses a strong scientific curiosity and desire to learn new things. This role involves working with a mentor to develop cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and statistical models for national defense.
Responsibilities
- Work with a mentor to develop cutting edge machine learning algorithms and statistical models for national defense.
- Work with a mentor to research and apply state-of-the-art solutions to novel problems across the active and passive sensing domains.
- Work with a mentor to conduct actionable data analysis.
- Contribute to AI/ML research code in support of rapid prototyping.
- Document results.
- Work collegially within a talented team of peers.
Requirements
- Junior or Senior in college working towards a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field.
- Experience in Python and the standard machine learning libraries.
- Good analytical and mathematical skills.
- Interest in scientific algorithm development, applied machine learning research, large dataset analysis, and signal processing methodologies.
- Interest in innovation, problem solving, and achieving technical results.
- Ability and desire to learn new concepts.
- Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Skills
- Python
- Machine learning libraries
- Analytical skills
- Mathematical skills
- Scientific algorithm development
- Applied machine learning research
- Large dataset analysis
- Signal processing methodologies
- Innovation
- Problem solving
- Achieving technical results
- Learning new concepts
Location
- San Diego, CA
Work Type
- Intern
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Graduate program
Salary/Compensations
- $48,100.00 - $86,950.00
About the Company
- Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics.
- At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.
- We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.
