Missile Systems Engineer Intern

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Missile Systems Engineering Intern to support a missile defense program in Huntsville, Alabama, during the spring 2027 semester, from January through May, contingent upon award. The intern will work on-site in a collaborative, matrixed organization alongside experienced engineers and will contribute to engineering deliverables throughout the system design lifecycle. The role provides hands-on exposure to missile defense technology, systems engineering, testing, and integration, with opportunities to learn from and collaborate with program management, Design Engineers, and SEIT Engineers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent degree at an ABET-accredited university.
• Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Ability to support part-time work throughout the spring 2027 semester.
• Ability to reside in or relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area and work on-site.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) or Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification.
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler or related software.
• Experience deriving requirements for complex electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Experience with test execution.
• Experience supporting DoD, NASA, or DARPA programs.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes and methods.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements verification and validation activities.
• Help develop test programs, plans, and procedures.
• Participate in configuration management activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex defense systems.
• Gain exposure to the full systems engineering lifecycle on an active missile defense program.

What This Job Offers

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