FPGA Engineer Intern

Leidos • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Leidos Innovation Center in Arlington, VA is seeking a Computer Engineer Intern specializing in FGPA development for a Summer 2026 Internship. The successful candidate will work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce FPGA-based cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems. As an intern, you will work with experienced engineers in a hands-on environment which offers the opportunity to work on real-world FPGA challenges. You will apply what you have already learned while gaining additional skills and knowledge as you work under the direction (mentorship) of a more senior engineer.

Requirements

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or comparable field
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering degree program
• Experience with Linux
• U.S. citizen - Ability to obtain DoD secret security clearance
• Experience with at least one FPGA or SoC Integrated Design Environment tool set, such as AMD/Xilinx Vivado

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or comparable field
• Practical knowledge of lab test equipment and measurement methods
• Experience in signal processing theory and/or communications systems and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems
• Knowledge of Software and Modeling languages such as Matlab, Simulink, C, C++, SystemC, and Python
• Experience with Linux development, including application development within Petalinux/Embedded ARM development.
• Analyze schematic diagrams for hardware involving high-speed digital and/or analog circuitry in associated FPGA-centric systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, design, implementation, simulation, and test of logic and/or algorithms on FPGAs using hardware descriptor languages (HDL) VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog for state-of-art concept designs and/or fielded systems.
• Perform design constraints generation and verification as well as evaluate synthesis and timing performance reports.
• Familiarity with signal processing concepts such as FFTs, channelizers, and digital filters.
• Assist in compilation and completion of technical documentation.
• Provide occasional technical support and/or field support planning, and other field support in general if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees