Job Description

Are you interested in Autonomous Vehicles and intelligent transportation systems? Do you want to collaborate with scientists and engineers at a world class Federal R&D center for Connected and Automated Vehicles?
Leidos is seeking a Transportation Data Engineering INTERN to join our team at the Saxton Laboratory in McLean, VA.
The Saxton Lab supports the USDOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with a range of transportation and operations research programs.
This is a hands-on opportunity to be part of a large interdisciplinary research team that advances connected and automated vehicle technologies by developing, testing, and demonstrating new capabilities associated with Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure communications (V2V, V2I, and V2X).
Primary Responsibilities
The Transportation Data Engineering INTERN will participate in some or all of the following:

• Assisting engineers and researchers with various phases of scientific research and laboratory upkeep.
• Configuring hardware and software systems required for control of traffic signals, traffic management systems, and vehicle guidance systems.
• Completing routine laboratory tasks as defined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performing basic and complex analysis of data collected by vehicle and infrastructure sensors
• Configuring electrical, scientific, or networking equipment under supervision of senior engineers.
• Collecting data and keeping detailed records

Basic Qualifications:
The Transportation Data Engineering INTERN must meet the following qualifications:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree program in a relevant scientific or technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Technology, etc.
• Must have an aptitude for technology and interest in intelligent transportation systems.
• Must be a good team player and able to give and take constructive feedback.
• Must be prompt, schedule-conscious, and able to focus on the work at hand.
• Have a valid driver's license and suitability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Your GPA needs to be included on your application and resume.

Preference for candidates with any of the following Qualifications:

• Linux experience.
• Familiarity with networking technologies - routers, switches, headless computer systems.
• Some programming/scripting experience - MATLAB, Python, JAVA, C++, or other.
• Robotics or electromechanical troubleshooting experience
• Direct research experience contributing to the authorship of a technical paper.

US Citizenship Required

• Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance, including prior 3 years presence in the US.

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: December 22, 2025
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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
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.

Skills Required