Flight Test and Integration Summer Intern

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

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is offering a Flight Test and Integration Engineer Summer Intern position to support missile systems and autonomous aircraft programs. You will join a multidisciplinary team in a lab environment to perform integration and flight-test tasks across subsystems and payloads.

The role emphasizes requirements traceability, test data analysis, and clear technical reporting, with a focus on hands-on engineering and collaboration among teams.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• U.S. Citizen is required.
• Minimum GPA 3.2 on ABET-accredited program.
• Willingness to work in Huntsville, AL in-office.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and use common hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary teams for integrating and flight-testing subsystems, payloads, or munitions.
• Contribute to test-related engineering tasks: requirements traceability, regression testing, system integration verification.
• Collect, process, and analyze test data (telemetry, logs, video, RF, GNSS, inertial data).
• Produce test reports, data summaries, anomaly investigations, and lessons-learned documentation.

Skills

Mechatronics experience

Programming (Python/Arduino)

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Technical writing

Education

ABET-accredited aerospace/mechanical/electrical/computer engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Lab test equipment

Job description

Description

The Small Airborne Effectors Division, within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area, currently has an opportunity for a Flight Test and Integration Engineer Summer Intern to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of programs related to missile systems and uncrewed aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented individuals can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects. The Small Airborne Effectors Division is responsible for developing, testing, and producing small airborne missiles, autonomous systems, and payload effectors for a diverse set of customers including all branches of the US Military and Special Operations Forces.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to multidisciplinary teams responsible for integrating and flight-testing new subsystems, payloads, and/or munitions
• Work in a lab environment contributing to test-related engineering tasks such as requirements traceability, regression testing, and system integration verification
• Collect, process, and analyze test data (telemetry, sensor logs, video, RF, GNSS, inertial data, etc.) to verify system performance against requirements
• Produce clear technical test reports, data summaries, anomaly investigations, and lessons-learned documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Applicant must be actively working toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• Applicant must be a US Citizen
• Applicant must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or above
• Ability to perform physical work such as lifting up to 30-lbs
• Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools
• Applicant must be willing to work in-office in Huntsville, AL

Preferred Qualifications

• Course background in aerospace disciplines (aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation, avionics, structures)
• Course background in instrumentation and test, including technical writing
• Mechatronics experience and familiarity with computer aided design tools across disciplines and programming/scripting languages (MATLAB, Solidworks, Python/Arduino, etc.)
• Participation in student design teams (Design/Build/Fly, rocketry, Formula SAE, robotics etc.)
• Experience with small autonomous aircraft (multi-rotor or fixed-wing) or autonomy hardware/software packages

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.