AI Engineering Intern
- Constellis
- Herndon, United States
- $52,000 – $72,800
POSITION SUMMARY
The AI Engineering Intern will support Constellis’ Enterprise AI Transformation initiatives by assisting with the design, development, evaluation, and deployment of machine learning, generative AI, and data science solutions. This graduate-level internship will provide hands-on experience working with enterprise data, AI workflow automation, model evaluation, retrieval-augmented generation, analytics, and secure AI application development in support of business, compliance, and operational use cases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in developing machine learning models, data science workflows, and AI-enabled prototypes that support enterprise use cases across business functions.
- Support data preparation, feature engineering, exploratory analysis, model training, testing, validation, and performance monitoring activities.
- Contribute to generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation, and agentic workflow experiments using approved enterprise platforms, data sources, and development practices.
- Assist with evaluation of model quality, grounded-answer accuracy, task success, hallucination risk, bias, explainability, and operational reliability.
- Develop reusable scripts, notebooks, documentation, dashboards, and technical summaries to communicate findings, assumptions, results, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with Information Technology, AI Enterprise Transformation, business stakeholders, data stewards, and application teams to translate business problems into practical AI and analytics solutions.
- Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours; however, some extended hours may be required based on project needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistics,d Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related technical field.
- Coursework or project experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, data mining, optimization, or predictive analytics.
- Experience with Python and common data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with SQL, data pipelines, APIs, cloud services, version control, notebooks, model evaluation, and responsible AI concepts.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Desired experience includes Azure, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, SharePoint, GitHub, DevOps practices, retrieval-augmented generation, vector databases, model monitoring, or MLOps.
- Must be able to protect sensitive company information and follow all applicable information security, data handling, privacy, and acceptable-use requirements.
- Ability to work in an office environment, use a computer for extended periods, communicate effectively in meetings, and perform standard internship duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Company Info
In an ever-changing and complex world, security concerns are paramount. Enhanced security requires education, training, and specialized skills. Constellis provides end-to-end risk management and comprehensive security solutions to safeguard people and infrastructure globally. Our team of strategic problem solvers has a steadfast moral compass and unwavering dedication to creating a safer world. Constellis is committed to the success of our customers and partners. Constellis protects critical priorities safely and efficiently around the world. Operating globally and based in the Washington D.C. area, our employees bring unparalleled dedication and passion for creating a safer world and upholding the highest standards of compliance, quality, and integrity. As a leading global provider of risk management, security, humanitarian, training and operational support services to government and commercial customers worldwide, Constellis' forward-thinking solutions include a range of synergistic services, including background investigations, social intelligence tools, advanced training, logistics and life support, UAV and K9 services, and crisis response mitigation. At Constellis, our number one priority is to secure success for our customers. For more information, visit http://www.constellis.com
EEOC Statement Constellis and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Skills
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Generative AI
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation
- Data Engineering
- Model Evaluation
- Data Visualization







