LMI is seeking a Corrosion Prevention & Control Intern to support our work with the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Materiel Readiness (ODASD-MR). This organization leads policy oversight, program development, and cross-service coordination across the Department of Defense sustainment enterprise.

The intern will contribute to initiatives that span the organic industrial base, sustainment technologies, corrosion prevention, and explosive safety, all of which directly impact the readiness and longevity of critical defense systems. This role supports collaboration across Military Departments, depots, industry partners, and the broader defense industrial base to strengthen national defense readiness.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. 

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. 

• Support research and analysis on corrosion prevention and control strategies across defense systems and infrastructure
• Assist in evaluating emerging technologies, materials science advancements, and industrial best practices
• Contribute to policy analysis, development, and modernization efforts related to sustainment and lifecycle management
• Help identify process improvement opportunities across sustainment programs and initiatives
• Conduct market and industry research to understand trends impacting the defense industrial base
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
• Develop briefings, white papers, and executive-level deliverables

• Interns will need to provide their own transportation to and from work and locate and arrange for their own housing.

• All intern positions at LMI are paid positions.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.