Data Science Internship (Summer 2027)

Battelle develops science and technology solutions to address important national security and societal challenges. The Data Science Intern will support cybersecurity and tactical autonomy projects by developing data processing and analysis solutions, applying machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques, and solving data-driven security problems.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain data processing and analysis solutions. Leverage Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing techniques to support technology assessments and technical reporting
• Aid in the design and implementation of machine learning and data engineering techniques applied to cyber security problems, supply chain security, internet of things (IoT), and commercial platforms
• Assist in the iterative design and counter design process of tactical simulations
• Improve existing techniques and devise new techniques to solve security data problems
• Use Generative AI agents to solve unique data problems such as planning and coordination
• Identify and articulate strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and problem approaches during technical discussions
• Learn and become fluent in the details of security related domains to devise data driven solutions

What they're looking for:

• Must be currently pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in a field which demonstrates analytical sophistication (Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Quantitative Social Sciences, Computational Biology or similar)
• Must have experience developing in Python, through classwork, commercial experience, or similar
• Excitement about learning new technical subject area and curiosity about cybersecurity problems
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain government security clearance
• This position is onsite in **Columbus, OH**

Benefits:

• A $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university
• Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: options for where and when you work, with the Together with Flexibility model allowing 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs
• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and colleagues
• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community
• Hands-on learning and challenging projects
• Opportunities to partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Opportunities to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor