Technical Intern

DescriptionLeidos is seeking a summer intern with a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar technical background to join our team in support of the SMIT contract, the largest IT services program for the U.S. Navy.Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) program, the Leidos team delivers the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. The team supports the Navy in unifying enterprise services while meeting rigorous cybersecurity and compliance requirements.The successful candidate will support the development of AI-enabled solutions and automation. This role will work closely with multi-disciplinary scrum teams which include systems engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to help design, document, and mature solutions that meet technical, security, and compliance standards. The internship offers hands-on exposure to AI agents, automation, system design, and cybersecurity accreditation in a mission-critical environment.Primary ResponsibilitiesSupport development and prototyping of AI agents and AI-enabled automation solutionsAssist with documenting system architecture, data flows, and security considerations to support the ATO processWork with systems engineers and ISSEs to support risk assessments, control implementation, and compliance artifactsHelp translate technical solution designs into documentation aligned with RMF / ATO requirementsSupport development of Python-based automation or scripts used by AI agents or operational workflowsAssist with testing, validation, and refinement of AI or automation solutions prior to production useContribute to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency (as needed)Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, and retrospectivesContribute to backlog items,