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Systems Engineering Intern

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onsite entry internship $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 Huntsville, AL

First indexed 25 Oct 2026

Description

The Defense Systems Sector at Leidos 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 defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Systems Engineering Intern will work in a matrixed organization at Leidos, 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.

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.

Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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