About the role#
The Small Airborne Effectors Division is looking for a summer intern to join our team in Huntsville. You will support programs focused on missile systems and uncrewed aircraft. This role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to develop, test, and produce small airborne missiles and autonomous systems for military and special operations customers.
What you'll do#
- Support multidisciplinary teams during the integration and flight testing of new subsystems, payloads, and munitions.
- Handle lab-based engineering tasks, including requirements traceability, regression testing, and system integration verification.
- Collect and analyze test data such as telemetry, sensor logs, video, RF, GNSS, and inertial data to verify system performance.
- Write technical test reports, data summaries, anomaly investigations, and documentation for lessons learned.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Proficiency with common hand tools.
- US citizenship.
- Preference for candidates with coursework in aerospace disciplines, instrumentation, or technical writing.
- Experience with mechatronics, CAD tools, or programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or Arduino is helpful.
- Participation in student design teams like rocketry, robotics, or Formula SAE is a plus, as is experience with small autonomous aircraft.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The role is based on-site in Huntsville, Alabama.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Leidos
Leidos is a public company founded in 1969 that operates in the defense and space manufacturing industry. Based in Reston, Virginia, it employs more than 10,000 people. The company provides technology solutions for national security and health sectors. Its specialties include cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and systems integration.
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