Meet a Leidos Summer Intern: Liam

Summer internships are in full swing at Leidos. Throughout the year, almost 900 interns will be given a taste of the workplace experience and a chance to explore different career opportunities. They will put their educational skills to use while also providing valuable support to our current employees and sharing fresh perspectives that can benefit the company for years to come.  We are thrilled to welcome them to the Leidos family and will be introducing you to a summer intern weekly through our new Q&A series: Meet a Leidos Summer Intern.

First up is Liam from Herndon, Va! Check out what he has to say about his summer internship experience so far.

Where do you go to school and what are you majoring in?

I'm studying physics at Virginia Tech with a minor in data and decision sciences. I will be graduating in December 2023.

You're a Leidos summer intern. Are you doing this in-person, hybrid, or virtually?

I’m in person at the Arlington, Va. office.

Tell us about your internship experience so far.

As a signal processing intern, I’m developing a more in-depth understanding of radar systems and signals, as well as becoming proficient in MATLAB.

What made you decide to apply for a Leidos internship?

I applied for an internship at Leidos to gain experience working a STEM position in the defense contracting industry, and to improve my professional development and growth.

How will a Leidos internship help you meet your academic and career goals?

My internship at Leidos will help me meet my academic and career goals by building on my previous experience in physics, math, and computer science to make me a more qualified candidate for a full-time position in the defense contracting industry upon my graduation.

Besides the internship, what else are you up to this summer?

I will be working out, throwing frisbee, hiking, hanging out with friends, and grilling.

At Leidos, whether you join for a summer internship or sign on as a co-op during the academic year, you will have the unique opportunity to work directly with a team on critical projects, either at a Leidos facility or on a customer site. Check out our current internship opportunities and apply today to join the Leidos family.