Visualization Engineer Intern

Leidos

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Reston, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves designing and developing AR/VR applications, 3D models, and simulations to meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include implementing UI/UX improvements and integrating commercial off-the-shelf products into web-based interfaces.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0. You must be willing and able to take a semester off to work as an intern and must be a US Citizen eligible to obtain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Security clearance.

Must Have Skills for ATS

UI/UX

3D modeling

AR/VR

C++

Python

Agile Scrum

simulation

data analysis

visualization

Job Description

Leidos has a job opening beginning in the Spring/Summer of 2027 for a Visualization Engineer Intern/Co-Op in Reston, VA. Work will consist of a wide range of project tasks to include: Applied Software Design, User Interface and User Experience, virtual tour creation, AR/VR application design and development, 3D modeling, simulation, and visualization. Tasks also include integration and implementation of commercial off-the-shelf products, knowledge management, and modernization of web-based user interfaces.

Primary Responsibilities:​

  • Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet outlined objectives.

  • Perform analysis, design, development and test of specific requirements related to visualizations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX), 3D modeling, AR/Vr simulation and visualization, and COTS integration.

  • Determine system and software specifications and architecture to meet customer requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or directly related field.

  • The student must be willing/able to take a semester off to work through the 2027 Spring (January-June) or Fall (June-December) semester.

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA. Please note your GPA on your resume when submitting your application.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Security clearance.

  • US Citizenship required.

  • Willing and able to relocate to Reston, Virginia, if needed.

  • Ability to Model and simulate real-world processes or systems using computational techniques to analyze behavior and predict outcomes.

  • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.

  • Experience in understanding the collection, processing, and evaluation of data to generate actionable insights and forecasts for decision making.

  • Experience in creating a representation of set of data and its relationships to each other to be used for the organization to take action on.

  • Ability to use computer programs to model the behavior of systems and processes

  • Knowledge of UI/UX testing and design for VR headsets and AI wearables.

  • Experience in developing simulations for training, testing, or entertainment purposes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of VR haptic applications

  • Experience in assessing and evaluation UI/UX for VR applications

  • CompTIA A+ Certified.

  • Knowledge of application of AI Agents

  • Experience is designing workflows for user set up of equipment and applications.

  • Experience in Video Production

  • Python, C++, and MediaPipe Framework

  • Experience with Virtual Machines.

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.

Original Posting:

May 21, 2026

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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers' missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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