2027 Summer - FPGA Design Engineer Intern - Dallas TX

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The individual will be an intern for the FPGA development team of the EOIS division. In this role, the intern will work closely with other team members to support FPGA development for Infrared Sensors and Systems. Strong mentorship is provided, with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Responsibilities will be broad, not narrow, providing for a higher growth opportunity.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or related field with at least at 3.0 GPA
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2026 at the DRS Dallas facility
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems
• Windows/Linux OS
• Good listener and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ambitious, dedicated, and goal-oriented

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of digital logic and architecture concepts, techniques, and course work
• Basic knowledge of HDL/HVLs (e.g. VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, UVM) and programming/scripting languages (e.g. C++, Perl, Python, TCL)
• Good lab and debug skills
• Ability to multi-task in an evolving engineering environment
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support architecture tradeoff projects.
• Participate in RTL coding and test bench development
• Contribute in FPGA design flows for synthesis, place and route, timing closure, and design verification testing

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• a 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree