Machine Learning Intern

Key Skills

Foundation Models, Generative AI, Machine learning techniques, Neural Networks, Pandas, Python Programming, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Statistical modeling, Supervised learning, TensorFlow, Transformer, Unsupervised learning

Job Description

The data science group in the Leidos Innovation Center is looking for a Machine Learning Intern to support ongoing research in a variety of application areas. The intern(s) will be involved in developing and adapting novel machine learning technologies to address long-term problems of importance to national security. The role is for 15+ hours per week and can be remote or hybrid, depending on candidate preference and proximity to an existing Leidos office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex data-driven development projects involving diverse data types using modern ML architectures
• Work with teams of other data scientists, research scientists, and engineers using an Agile development approach
• Prototype, implement, and test existing state-of-the-art as well as novel ML algorithms to solve customer problems

Basic Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Master's Degree program in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch or Tensorflow, Pandas, and Scikit-learn
• Experience solving a variety of machine learning problems (e.g., supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, statistical estimation, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct machine learning experience involving neural network design, training, and evaluation.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding beyond a basic level of transformer models, foundation models, generative models, or graph neutral networks
• Original Posting Date: 2024-11-13
• While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

• Pay Range $53,950.00 - $97,525.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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