Summer 2026

Data and AI Internship

Posted on 4/27/2026

Dark Wolf Solutions

Dark Wolf Solutions

201-500 employees

DevSecOps, security testing, and incident response.

Compensation Overview

$20/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Reston, VA, USA

In Person

On-site internship in Herndon, VA; US citizenship required.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
LLM
Microsoft Azure
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Apache Spark
SQL
Data Engineering
RAG
AWS
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Foundational knowledge in Python (preferred for AI/Data tracks) and a basic understanding of data structures.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
  • US citizenship.
  • The internship will require full time on-site support in Herndon, Virginia.
Responsibilities
  • Data Engineering: Build and optimize data pipelines to ensure high-quality data is available for analysis and model training using tools like Python, SQL, and Apache Spark.
  • AI & Machine Learning: Support the integration of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into existing workflows, performing prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation.
  • Cloud Delivery: Assist in deploying data-centric applications to cloud environments (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and managing continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines to automate software delivery.
  • Emerging Tech Research: Explore the cutting edge of AI security, analyzing the impact of emerging technologies on modern cyber engineering and national security missions.
  • Agile Collaboration: Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to experience the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Dark Wolf Solutions provides DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and mission support for the Intelligence Community, national security, and Fortune 500 customers. They integrate secure development, security testing, rapid prototyping, ML, and operations support to deliver secure software and cyber capabilities aligned with specific mission needs. They combine deep federal domain expertise with emerging technologies to offer end-to-end capabilities from development to ongoing operations. Their goal is to help security-focused organizations advance their missions while keeping systems secure and resilient.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • On June 11, 2026, Dark Wolf won a Navy IDIQ worth $178.4 million.
  • On February 2, 2026, the Air Force awarded a $67.2 million cyber contract.
  • January 2026 reorganization added BrickStor products, broadening mission data and ransomware defenses.

What critics are saying

  • GSA MAS option ends September 1, 2026, exposing renewal risk across federal sales.
  • Herndon hiring data shows 28 openings, signaling execution pressure during aggressive contract growth.
  • Dark Wolf depends on DoD sole-source and set-aside vehicles; one protest starves revenue.

What makes Dark Wolf Solutions unique

  • Dark Wolf is sole awardee on Air Force Cyberspace Innovation IDIQ, announced February 2026.
  • Its Platform One marketplace lists seven awardable accelerators, including DARK MASS and Data Den.
  • The company spans GSA MAS, SeaPort-NxG, and Navy IDIQs, deepening federal buying access.

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6 month growth

18%

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2 year growth

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