Data Science Intern

Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics. At our San Diego CA office we have a dedicated and experienced team of Scientists and Engineers devoted to squeezing the last bit of information from every data set. We are 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.

Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior in college working towards a bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program.

• Experience with machine learning methods and concepts.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

Pay Range:

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.