Agentic Ai Engineering Intern

Leidos

Base: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Not specified (assumed to be in-person or hybrid based on internship context).
Agentic ai systems development
Python programming proficiency
Multi-agent workflow experience
Leidos is seeking a motivated Agentic AI Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 within their Chief Data & Analytics Office. This internship offers hands-on experience in developing generative AI solutions to enhance decision-making across mission-critical applications, providing exposure to the entire lifecycle of agentic AI systems

Job Summary

  • This internship offers hands-on experience in developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions for mission-critical applications within the Operational AI division.
  • Candidates will work alongside principal engineers to build scalable, high-performance agentic AI systems using industry standards like the Model Context Protocol.
  • The role emphasizes production-ready solutions, requiring collaboration on AI gateways, observability pipelines, and robust security guardrails against adversarial attacks.

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Leidos is seeking a motivated Agentic AI Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 within their Chief Data & Analytics Office. This internship offers hands-on experience in developing generative AI solutions to enhance decision-making across mission-critical applications, providing exposure to the entire lifecycle of agentic AI systems.

Salary

Base: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Agentic AI systems development
  • Python programming proficiency
  • Multi-agent workflow experience
  • LLM tool implementation skills
  • AI security and guardrails knowledge
  • RAG architecture understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Model Context Protocol
  • Familiarity with MLOps platforms
  • Cloud platform expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Containerization with Docker/Kubernetes
  • Open-source AI project contributions
  • Prompt engineering and fine-tuning

Key Requirements

  • Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • US citizenship required
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks
  • Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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