Summer 2026 Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Associate Internship

General Dynamics Information Technology

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Smart Summary

Interns will work on a range of projects related to artificial intelligence and machine learning, including writing and debugging code for machine learning models and analyzing datasets. They will collaborate with teams to propose solutions to business challenges and participate in professional development activities.

GDIT's Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work on challenging projects. This Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning internship requires candidates to be enrolled in a STEM degree program such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and have completed at least one year of school. Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and a desire to learn new technologies are essential for success in this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AI Prompting

Information Systems

Machine Learning Techniques

Statistical Techniques

Computer Languages

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Software Languages

Technical Documentation

Microsoft Office

Curiosity

Intuition

Data Science Fundamentals

Decision Sciences

Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Interns

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

AI Prompting, Information Systems, Machine Learning Techniques

Certifications:

None

Experience:

0 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Sponsorship is not available for this role. 

At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn’t be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team. 

What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry? 

GDIT’s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind!  Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT’s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following:  

  • Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients.

  • Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge.

  • Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion. 

  • Interact with GDIT leaders.

  • Participate in professional development.

How You’ll Make this Internship Opportunity Your Own 

Our Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning summer interns will work on a range of projects that ideally align with their interests. Some interns will use statistical techniques to provide insights into internal or external customer data to guide decision-making and enhance user experience. Other interns will build machine learning algorithms or work on artificial intelligence system deployments. The ideal intern will have knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions.  

A Day in the Life

  • Collaborate with other members of the teams supporting GDIT's AI Center of Excellence and LUNA Digital Accelerator.

  • Write and debug code for machine learning models and data preprocessing.

  • Design, test, and refine prompts to optimize performance.

  • Conduct experiments to fine-tune models and validate their performance.

  • Analyze datasets to identify patterns and trends.

  • Maintain documentation of code, experiments, and findings.

  • Prepare reports or presentations on project status and outcomes.

  • Create and modify new and/or existing technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials.

  • Prepare datasets for AI use cases.

  • Participate in regular team meetings, technical exchange sessions, and ideation meetings.

What You’ll Need to Deliver Your Best Every Day 

  • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Desire to learn new software languages and technologies. 

  • Prioritize tasks and responsibilities

  • Be active in seeking out ways to develop yourself and gain new knowledge personally and professionally

  • Intuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology

  • A sense of genuine, intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindset 

  • Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions

  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)

The Must-Haves 

  • Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field from a United States-based college or university.  

  • At the start of this internship, you should have at least one year of school completed.

  • Ability to work in office full-time.

What you Offer as a Stand-Out Candidate 

  • Basic knowledge of AI/ML technologies including Computer Vision, Object Character Recognition, Large Language Models, Agentic AI

  • An understanding of data science fundamentals

  • Basic knowledge of decision sciences

GDIT interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today! 

Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application. 


#GDITInternship

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $19.32 - $25.30. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Herndon

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics Information Technology

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers solutions, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our clients’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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