About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Melbourne, Florida, for a 12 to 14 week period. You will collaborate with experienced staff in the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems line of business, gaining hands-on experience through technical projects and daily quality engineering tasks.
What you'll do#
- Collect data and review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and conformance.
- Coordinate quality engineering activities across multiple programs.
- Support the incoming inspection process for purchased materials.
- Gather and assemble data for the engineering team.
- Conduct data analysis to assist the Quality Engineering group.
- Complete technical projects and perform various tasks to learn engineering methods and practices.
- Support and reinforce the mission and values of the organization.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Completion of at least 2 years of college with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Previous internship, co-op, or extracurricular experience.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team.
- U.S. Citizenship is required to access US-only data systems.
- An active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-14 weeks).
About Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1969, the firm provides technology for national security customers and allies. It specializes in advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power systems. The company employs over 6,500 people.
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