Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Designed for Junior or Senior ME students - hands-on work in Huntsville, Alabama
Launch your next step toward an engineering career in Huntsville, AL, a fast-growing tech city known for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. This Mechanical Engineering Intern role with Leonardo DRS is built for Junior or Senior-level student who wants real project experience—using 3D CAD, collaborating with manufacturing and labs, and helping take products from design through build and test.What You Will Do
Support Land Electronics engineering with routine engineering assignments and hands-on shop or lab tasks
Work independently on daily tasks while collaborating with engineers, manufacturing, and lab teams
Apply and continue building skills with shop and laboratory equipment and processes
Assist with the design, build, and/or procurement of improved machines, tools, fixtures, and material handling equipment—and help coordinate implementation
Create and maintain engineering documentation including bill of materials, route sheets, and process documentation
Review project instructions and drawings to understand test specs, procedures, objectives, equipment needs, technical challenges, and manufacturing considerations
Fabricate and assemble new or modified electrical and/or mechanical components and assemblies
Under direction, set up and conduct tests on units and components
Analyze test results against design and test objectives, adjusting equipment to meet specifications
Document test procedures and results (numerical and graphical), and recommend improvements to products or test methods
Help create documentation to support equipment maintenance and sustainment

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BS or MS Mechanical Engineering program (preferred Junior or Senior standing)
• GPA 2.85+ and at least two years of engineering coursework completed
• Able to work effectively independently and in a team.
• Strong, pro-active problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to support a 9/80, 40+ hour per week, 5/18-8/7/26
• Onsite during training and then hybrid schedule thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Support Land Electronics engineering with routine engineering assignments and hands-on shop or lab tasks
• Work independently on daily tasks while collaborating with engineers, manufacturing, and lab teams
• Apply and continue building skills with shop and laboratory equipment and processes
• Assist with the design, build, and/or procurement of improved machines, tools, fixtures, and material handling equipment—and help coordinate implementation
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including bill of materials, route sheets, and process documentation
• Review project instructions and drawings to understand test specs, procedures, objectives, equipment needs, technical challenges, and manufacturing considerations
• Fabricate and assemble new or modified electrical and/or mechanical components and assemblies
• Under direction, set up and conduct tests on units and components
• Analyze test results against design and test objectives, adjusting equipment to meet specifications
• Document test procedures and results (numerical and graphical), and recommend improvements to products or test methods
• Help create documentation to support equipment maintenance and sustainment

Benefits

• Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
• We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern