About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2026. You will join the team in Colorado Springs to support the development and evaluation of complex systems.
What you'll do#
- Perform operational analysis and develop concept of operations.
- Develop test plans, procedures, and cases.
- Conduct tests and document your results.
- Analyze system requirements provided by end users.
- Support the development and evaluation of complex system designs and architectures.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate design activity plans and status to internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or systems analysis and design.
- Familiarity with software tools and scripting.
- Experience with systems performance modeling and integration.
- Knowledge of project management or model-based systems engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, which includes 80 hours worked over 9 days with every other Friday off.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. It supports national security requirements for its customers. The organization is based in Melbourne, Florida, and employs over 10,000 people.
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