Dat Science​/AIML Engineering Summer Intern

Position Overview

Qineti

Q US is seeking a motivated undergraduate student currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related STEM discipline to join our Signal & Image Processing team for a summer internship at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

This is a hands‑on, onsite internship with no remote work option. The selected intern must be available to work a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks during the summer.

The intern will gain real‑world experience supporting the design, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced AI/ML algorithms and hardware integration of UAV/UGV for Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) applications. This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to apply classroom knowledge to cutting‑edge defense technology programs in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Assist senior engineers and scientists in the research, development, and prototyping of advanced optical materials, components, assemblies, and subassemblies for imaging and non‑imaging systems.
• Support hands‑on laboratory activities including assembly, alignment, calibration, and testing of UAV/UGV platforms.
• Assist with technology trade studies, optical design and performance modeling, and fabrication tolerance analysis under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Support the research and development of AiTR algorithms and AI/ML software pipelines.
• Assist in building prototypes and assessing AiTR systems in a laboratory environment.
• Support laboratory testing, characterization, and field testing of advanced EO/IR camera sensors operating in Ultraviolet, Visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavebands, including multi‑band camera sensors.
• Support documentation efforts, including contributing to Scientific and Technical Reports and test data collection.
• Participate in design reviews and team meetings, gaining exposure to the full engineering lifecycle from concept through prototype.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the AiTR Algorithm mission areas.

• Currently enrolled in and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related STEM discipline (sophomore, junior, or senior standing preferred).
• Coursework in optics, physics, electro‑magnetics, or related subjects.
• Strong interest in AI/ML, robotics, photonics, imaging systems, and/or electro‑optical technologies.
• Ability to work onsite at Fort Belvoir, Virginia for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks during the summer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn in a hands‑on laboratory setting.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or have an active clearance).

• Completed coursework or lab experience in AI/ML algorithms.
• Familiarity with MLOPs pipelines.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar data acquisition and analysis tools.
• Hands‑on experience in a laboratory, machine shop, or maker space environment.
• Interest in or exposure to infrared imaging, electro‑optical systems, robotics, or defense applications.
• Prior internship or co‑op experience in an engineering or scientific environment.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If due to a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  or call  Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

Qineti

Q US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.