Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Intern
About The Position
Interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of manufacturing? Join the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) for a summer internship within the Manufacturing Advancement division. This internship places you at the cutting edge of innovation, supporting efforts to integrate AI, ML, and Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) into programs that strengthen manufacturing capabilities across Southern Virginia. Candidates from STEM, business, manufacturing, and computer science backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data, and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required.
Requirements
- Eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data
- Must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required
- To be considered for the 2026 IALR Internship Program, applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Be a high school graduate (may be graduating Spring 2026) with plans to attend college in Fall 2026
- Be a current undergraduate or graduate student
- Be a recent college graduate (within the past 12 months)
- All applicants must submit ONE letter of recommendation as part of the application process.
- The letter must include:
- The reference’s relationship to the applicant
- Length of time the reference has known the applicant
- Comments on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the internship
- Any concerns that may prevent successful completion of the internship
- Interns must complete a total of 224 hours by August 10, 2026
- The internship is designed as an 8-week program served in consecutive weeks
- Interns are permitted ONE unpaid week off during the program
- Except for this one week, interns are expected to work continuously
Nice To Haves
- Candidates from STEM, business, manufacturing, and computer science backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and integration of AI, ML, and AR/VR technologies into Manufacturing Advancement programs
- Collaborate with mentor and team to establish actionable internship goals
- Assist with projects that advance innovation and technology adoption in regional manufacturing
- Contribute creative ideas and problem-solving approaches to technical challenges
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
