About the role#
Leidos is looking for a Chief Engineer Intern to support the Department of Justice IT portfolio. You will work directly with the Chief Engineer to provide technical oversight, manage program documentation, and facilitate technical forums. This role offers exposure to a wide range of IT services including managed services, infrastructure maintenance, and Agile development.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Chief Engineer with technical oversight and program coordination.
- Document root cause analyses for IT issues.
- Help plan and facilitate monthly technical forums.
- Draft technical documents, white papers, and process procedures.
- Support proposal activities and finalize technical deliverables.
- Take on additional tasks related to program scope as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Generative and Agentic AI.
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Past experience with ATF.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification.
- Experience providing IT support for law enforcement operations.
- Experience using AI to accelerate work in coding, presentations, or documentation.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position based in Virginia.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The term is rolling.
About Leidos
Leidos is a public company founded in 1969 that operates in the defense and space manufacturing industry. Based in Reston, Virginia, it employs more than 10,000 people. The company provides technology solutions for national security and health sectors. Its specialties include cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and systems integration.
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