Human-Centered AI Intern

Description

Are you driven by the challenge of designing AI systems that work with people, not just for them? Are you excited about exploring how intelligent, agentic AI systems can be made transparent, ethical, and aligned with human needs?

Leidos is seeking a Human-Centered AI Research Intern to support Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects focused on human-centered, agentic AI solutions. In this role, you will contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human factors, and real-world mission impact. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to prototype, evaluate, and advance AI systems that are explainable, trustworthy, and effective in complex environments.

We are looking for an intellectually curious and adaptable researcher who enjoys collaboration, asks thoughtful questions, and is motivated to contribute to scientific work. You will work closely with junior and senior researchers with expertise in large language models, information retrieval, human-AI interaction, artificial intelligence, and applied statistics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop research approaches for evaluating human and AI collaboration on agentic AI systems.

• Conduct original research in areas such as human-AI interaction, explainable and trustworthy AI, predictive analytics, and AI ethics.

• Collaborate with AI/ML researchers and engineers using Agile and research-driven workflows.

• Analyze research to identify patterns, insights, and implications for human decision-making.

• Communicate research findings, methods, and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Contribute to prototypes, tools, and technologies intended for real-world deployment.

• Apply appropriate research and evaluation strategies to address project needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in degree program and actively seeking Bachelor degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Data Science or related field

• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and Python libraries

• Understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data analysis techniques.

• Familiarity with research methodologies, including experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation.

• Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and adaptability.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or experience in human-centered AI, AI ethics, or explainability.

• Familiarity with statistics and data visualization.

• Willingness to learn new tools, frameworks, and research methods.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: 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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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