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AI/ML Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Parsons Corporation

Centreville, VA · HybridInternship$22.93–40.14/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.93–40.14/hr
Location
Centreville, VAHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

Parsons is seeking an AI/ML Engineering Intern to support Research & Development across its Digital Engineering discipline. The intern will help develop AI/ML applications, use Python in application development, and work on Application Deployment Kits. The role includes learning the Parsons Digital Engineering Framework and participating in an Agile environment and intern activities. Candidates must be pursuing a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, meet the GPA requirement, and attend in person in Centreville at least twice weekly.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonAI/ML Application DevelopmentProject WorkExtracurricular Experience

Qualifications

US CitizenshipBachelor's or Master's in Computing, Engineering, or Related FieldGPA 3.0+

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

The Parsons' Digital Engineering Team is looking for an amazingly talented AI/ML Engineering Intern to join our team! In this role you will get to work with our team on Research & Development efforts across the Digital Engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Management, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, etc.)

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Learning and becoming an expert on the Parsons Digital Engineering Framework (PDEF)

  • Helping the Digital Engineering Team on their AI/ML application development efforts

  • Leveraging their Python Skills in the Application Development

  • Working on Application Deployment Kits

  • Work in our Agile Environment with daily standups, sprints, etc.

  • Participate in the Parsons Intern Activities and Challenge

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Must be a US Citizen

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computing, Engineering, or related field

  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above

  • Must be able to be in-person in Centreville, VA at least twice per week

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Python Experience (Be able to show past projects)

  • Project Work & Extracurricular Experience

  • Past AI/ML type work

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,288 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.93–40.14/hr
  • Virginia median$45/hr33 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–45/hr455 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $31.54/hr, is 30% below the Virginia median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineering hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 275 open Software Engineering jobs in Virginia and 8,288 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (6,490 postings).
Education
2,240 of the 8,288 open Software Engineering jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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