Mechanical Design Intern

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Mechanical Design Interns for the Huntsville, AL facility to gain hands-on experience in design, 3D modeling, drawing development, and analysis using CAE tools. Interns will work with mentors and take ownership of design tasks that impact hardware delivered to customers.

Candidates must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering program, be a U.S. citizen, and maintain a 3.5+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineer degree (ME/AE) from an ABET-accredited program.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Willingness to work in-office in Huntsville, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD engineering design activities using CAE tools and design knowledge.
• Develop 3D CAD models from concept to final designs.
• Draft production drawings; revise designs for existing products; assist in prototyping and testing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions for customers.
• Present designs and findings to senior engineering staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited ME/AE program

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

ASME Y14.100

Job description

Leidos Defense Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking talented Mechanical Design Interns to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions.

Leidos' Mechanical Design and Analysis Department is actively seeking college students (Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Grad) to work at our Huntsville facility over the summer break (May, June, July, and August depending on student availability). This position will allow students the opportunity to experience hands‑on technical work in design, 3D modeling, engineering drawing development, and/or analysis using CAE tools and hand calculations. Candidate(s) will receive mentorship from junior and senior engineers, and the intern will take actual ownership of design tasks. They will be given challenges that make a real impact on hardware that is delivered to our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support engineering design activities for DoD customers utilizing a broad engineering knowledge base.
• Develop 3D CAD models from initial concept through to final designs.
• Draft engineering drawings for production, implement design revisions to support existing products, and/or participate in prototype assembly and testing activities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to produce cutting edge solutions for our customers.
• Present designs/findings to senior engineering staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Student must be working toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Student must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or above is required.
• Student must be willing to work in‑office in the Huntsville, AL area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Students with the following experience are desired:
• Experience with design in CAD software – SolidWorks and Creo preferred
• Hands‑on experience with the design and assembly of mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with the ASME Y14.5 GD&T standard.
• Experience drafting engineering drawings following ASME Y14.100 guidelines.
• Strong self‑starter who showcases initiative to take on complex technical challenges.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and receive mentorship from an excellent engineering team.

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Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: 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 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.

Commitment and Diversity 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.