Summer 2027 Digital Engineering Intern

Leonardo DRS

Frederick, Northern (MD, KY)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) savings plan

Wellness programs

Flexible work schedule

9/80 schedule

Competitive vacation

Parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS invites applications for a Summer 2027 Digital Engineering Intern in Frederick, Maryland. The role focuses on digital hardware/FPGA design, hardware prototyping, integration and test, and/or digital signal processing, with tasks assigned under supervision to build foundational engineering experience.

Great candidates are engineering students in an accredited program, with strong communication skills, eagerness to learn, and willingness to participate in a full range of internship

Qualifications

Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to build a network.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Previous internship/co-op experience preferred.
Must be enrolled in an accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering degree program (or related scientific/technical discipline) at a sophomore level or higher.
Engineering student; some progress towards engineering degree.
High school diploma or GED.
Relevant course studies may include: Single Chip Microcomputers, Intro to Computer Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Introduction to Signal Analysis, Computer Architecture, Digital System Design, Electric Circuit Analysis, Computer Networking Protocols, FPGA/ASIC Design.

Responsibilities

Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments.
Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things.
Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers.
Complete assigned tasks on time.
Gather and assemble data for engineers.
May be required to help in research in a particular field.
Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers.
Assist engineers with appropriate design details.
Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network.
Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices.
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Other duties as assigned
With supervision, analyze, test, and/or document (reports, design descriptions, schematics/layout) digital hardware developments
With supervision, analyze, test, and/or document (reports, design descriptions, Verilog/VHDL) programmable logic/firmware developments
Gather and assemble data for engineers
Assist engineers with appropriate design details
Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
Review specifications and requirements, and under direction, assist engineers in developing designs to best support them

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diligent

Written and verbal communication

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering (sophomore or higher)

Engineering student; progress towards degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FPGA/ASIC Design

Job description

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Summer 2027 Digital Engineering Intern

Location: Frederick, MD, US, 21703

Job ID:115333

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Summer 2027 Digital Engineering Intern

Leonardo DRS Signal Solutionsis looking for currentstudents for an opportunityto contribute to technical projects and tasks in the relevant area of interest/study. This particular opening is for aDigital Engineering Intern that is expected to contribute in digital hardware/FPGA design, hardware prototyping, integration & test, and/or digital signal processing.

Job Responsibilities

Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments
Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things
Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers
Complete assigned tasks on time
Gather and assemble data for engineers
May be required to help in research in a particular field
Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers
Assist engineers with appropriate design details
Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities Part II

With supervision, analyze, test, and/or document (reports, design descriptions, schematics/layout) digital hardware developments
With supervision, analyze, test, and/or document (reports, design descriptions, Verilog/VHDL) programmable logic/firmware developments
Gather and assemble data for engineers
Assist engineers with appropriate design details
Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
Review specifications and requirements, and under direction, assist engineers in developing designs to best support them

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Engineering student; some progress towards engineering degree
Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn
Must be enrolled in an accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering degree program (or related scientific/technical discipline) at a sophomore level or higher
Relevant course studies may include: Single Chip Microcomputers, Intro to Computer Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Introduction to Signal Analysis, Computer Architecture, Digital System Design, Electric Circuit Analysis, Computer Networking Protocols, FPGA/ASIC Design
Effective written and oral communication skills
Previous internship/co-op experience preferred

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.#AIS

Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values

The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: