Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a scientific intern at our Vista, California location! The Ports and Borders division builds large x-ray scanners and radiation detection equipment used to intercept threats and illegal materials entering the United States. We are seeking a scientific intern to help with testing of radiation detection equipment being developed for our mobile x-ray scanners. The job also entails analysis the data and implementation in a product algorithm.

Ports and Borders has a lively summer internship program. Mentorship and scientific training relevant to job duties are provided. We organize a seminar series, focusing on career planning and job skills, and there are other activities for the interns. There are many opportunities for the interns to interact and form friendships. You will gain real-world experience while earning an attractive wage. Top performing interns are brought back for successive summers and are frequently hired by Leidos after completion of schooling.

Come explore what life is like for scientists working outside of academia!

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and characterization of radiation detection equipment.
• Assist with data analysis
• Communicate results to supervisor and in group meetings.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursing a degree in a related field from an accredited college/university.
• Background in a physical science discipline (Physics, physical chemistry, nuclear engineering, etc.)
• Familiarity with basic radiation detection equipment.
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to communicate technical information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience with radiation detectors.
• Familiarity with radioactive sources and handling procedures.
• Previous experience with Linux and Python
• Previous experience with data analysis

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.