Leidos

Systems Engineering Intern

USA internshipsSoftwarePosted 3 days ago

Location: Huntsville, AL
Type: USA internships

About this role

From Leidos’s careers page.

The Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Systems Engineering Intern will work in a matrixed organization at Dynetics, supporting the Ground Based Defense System Program with a diverse team of Engineers within. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.

Primary Responsibilities:

Interface with Design Engineers and SEIT Engineers to support the program’s SEIT needs throughout its design life cycle.
Model system behavior and provide documentation support.
Perform requirements verification and validation.
Help develop test programs, test plan and procedure support and validation.
Maintain configuration management.

Basic Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
Ability to perform in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools
Must be a resident or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area to work on-site.
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) or Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) Certified.
Experience deriving and managing requirements.
Experience deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
Experience with test execution.
Experience supporting a DoD, NASA, or DARPA program.
Experience working with Cameo Systems Modeler or any variant of that software.
Experience with Linux, Matlab, Labview, and WireShark.
Working knowledge of software languages such as Python, C, C++, C# and/or firmware languages for Xilinx or Altera devices.
Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment such as an oscilloscope, voltmeter, and/or signal analyzer/generator.
Understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods.

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Original Posting:

October 22, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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