FPGA Engineer Intern

Leidos•Arlington, VA

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. Primary 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.

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.