AI/ML Internship - Fall 2026 (Engineering Intern 5) - 29898

This is a fall 2026 internship opportunity for a part-time, non-exempt position with 0-10% required travel.

About the role

This internship resides within Global Security (GS) at HII’s Mission Technologies division. The Global Security group delivers live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental services; and international business, particularly in Australia. As a trusted partner to military customers, HII designs and operates the largest LVC enterprise to prepare warfighters for cross-domain battle. The role supports the Principal AI/ML Engineer in advancing space simulation and AI development for the U.S. Space Force (USSF). You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of AI engineers, modeling and simulation engineers, product owners, and program managers to develop AI models integral to a larger pipeline, delivering value to end customers.

The primary focus is developing advanced AI to support space superiority analytics, multi-domain and joint service operations, force structure planning, Joint Combatant Command analysis, Space Force testing and training, and research and development of space systems.

Responsibilities

• Build software from source for different platforms using various compilers.
• Develop acceptance, integration, and unit tests for a variety of technologies.
• Develop new capabilities leveraging existing libraries.
• Participate in software design meetings and code reviews.
• Perform issue backlog and board maintenance.
• Provide execution plan and status report inputs.
• Write user and developer documentation.

Requirements

• Must be working toward a Master’s degree with more than 50% of required credits completed.
• Interest in Space Operations.
• Solid technical writing skills.
• Willingness to tackle difficult problems and learn new languages (e.g., AFscript).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in agent-based, event-driven simulators.
• Experience with at least one scripting language.
• Familiarity with Git, GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Jira, and Confluence.
• Willingness to learn and provide insight into the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), a C++-based modular, object-oriented, multi-domain, multi-resolution M&S framework for military simulations.
• Prior internship or work experience within the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Skills

The Leadership Capability Framework at HII defines how every employee grows, leads, and contributes, regardless of role. Ideal candidates will align with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People: Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships: Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership: Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First: Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future: Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency: Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $55,299.00.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Occasional bonus or non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions.

About HII

HII builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber domains. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. HII is a values-driven organization that prioritizes safety, well-being, and continuous career growth.