Defense Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X invites a Systems Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Indianapolis, IN to support the development and integration of advanced software, firmware, and hardware systems. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to learn the systems engineering lifecycle and participate in requirements, architecture, and test planning.

You will gain hands-on experience across DoD-related projects, with cross functional teams, and contribution to verification activities in a defense environment

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) Degree in Engineering or related STEM.
• Completed introductory coursework related to systems, software, or hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and trace system and subsystem requirements.
• Support creation of system architecture diagrams and interface descriptions.
• Help prepare trade study inputs by gathering technical data and organizing results.
• Contribute to integration and verification planning and preparation of test procedures.
• Support basic test execution activities in lab or integration environments and record results.
• Help identify and document issues, risks, and defects for review with senior engineers.

Skills

Intro coursework in systems/soft

Self-driven

Excellent communication

US Citizen

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or STEM

Job description

V2X invites a Systems Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Indianapolis, IN to support the development and integration of advanced software, firmware, and hardware systems. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to learn the systems engineering lifecycle and participate in requirements, architecture, and test planning.

You will gain hands-on experience across DoD-related projects, with cross functional teams, and contribution to verification activities in a defense environment