Electrical Design Engineering Intern

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks an Electrical Design Engineering Intern to support design, integration, and test programs for missile systems and unmanned aircraft. The role offers hands-on work across avionics, integration, test, mission support, and field operations in development and production environments.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop electrical designs, create schematics, and contribute to product lifecycle from R&D to production, gaining practical experience in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing ABET-accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD).
• GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL and reside on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and integration for airborne missile systems and UAVs.
• Develop electrical designs and drawings.
• Support lab testing and hardware assembly in development and production environments.
• Collaborate with project teams to craft innovative solutions.

Skills

Lab testing

Electrical design basics

PCB design basics

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Computer Engineering program

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Schematic capture software

Job description

The Small Airborne Effectors Division within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and producing small to medium airborne missiles, unmanned vehicles, and payload effectors for a wide variety of defense customers.

Our team is seeking an Electrical Design Engineering Intern to work at our Huntsville, AL office during the summer providing support to a variety of design, integration, and test programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. This role offers a wide variety of hands-on work spanning avionics, integration, test, mission support, and field operations in development, prototype, and production environments. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented engineers can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the kinetic effectors arena. We are in search of a highly motivated, trained, and talented Electrical Engineer to foster advanced technology programs through the complete product lifecycle from research and development through full production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and integration activities for aspects of airborne systems such as missiles and unmanned aircraft.
• Develop electrical designs and produce engineering drawings and schematics.
• Work collaboratively with project team(s) to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems and products across a broad range of applications.
• Work in a lab environment testing and assembling hardware.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common bench test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
• Ability to perform physical work such as lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to reside or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area to work on-site.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware and firmware design.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design software.
• Desire to solve complex technical problems and learn from a team of experienced Engineers.

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Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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