Software Engineer Intern

The Leidos Innovation Center is seeking a Software Engineer Intern in Arlington, VA for Summer 2026 Internship.

This intern role will support real-time software development and integration tasks in support of research and development projects related to electronic warfare. This work may also encompass a number of other areas including modeling and simulation, and machine/deep learning. Candidates will be expected to apply existing knowledge and acquire new skills to help solve complex problems, all while gaining experience in the development and delivery of software solutions for U.S government customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to design and develop software solutions, document results and findings, support test and integration of software systems.

• Apply previously acquired skills and knowledge to research and development tasks

• Effectively communicate with engineers regarding current tasks
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in degree program and pursuing B.S. M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

• Experience with C++ programming through course work, lab projects, and previous internships

• Experience programming for Linux OS or ARM processors

• Demonstrate problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills

• Available for intern role starting summer 2025 and working onsite in Arlington, VA

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance- US Citizenship required
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine/deep learning

• Experience with modeling and simulation

• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages

• Experience with Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, and/or Computer Vision

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:

October 1, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.