Systems Engineering Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join a diverse team and support the Ground Based Defense System Program. You will interface with design and SEIT engineers, model system behavior, and help with verification, validation, and test planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and configuration management in a DoD context. On-site Huntsville, AL, with eligibility for Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience communicating effectively within a team and documenting work.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Design Engineers and SEIT Engineers to support SEIT needs throughout design life cycle.
• Model system behavior and provide documentation support.
• Perform requirements verification and validation.
• Develop test programs, plans, and procedures; support validation.
• Maintain configuration management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Documentation

Modeling system behavior

C/C++ familiarity

Python programming

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree or equivalent

Pursuing BS/MS in Systems/Software/EE/CS

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Linux

LabVIEW

Job description

Description

The Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Internto 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, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Internto 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, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

TheSystems Engineering Intern will work in a matrixed organization at Dynetics, supporting the Ground Based Defense System Program with a diverse team of Engineers within. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interface with Design Engineers and SEIT Engineers to support the program’s SEIT needs throughout its design life cycle.


• Model system behavior and provide documentation support.


• Perform requirements verification and validation.


• Help develop test programs, test plan and procedure support and validation.


• Maintain configuration management.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.


• Ability to perform in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.


• Experience effectively communicating within a team environment.


• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools


• Must be a resident or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area to work on-site.


• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.


• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) or Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) Certified.


• Experience deriving and managing requirements.


• Experience deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.


• Experience with test execution.


• Experience supporting a DoD, NASA, or DARPA program.


• Experience working with Cameo Systems Modeler or any variant of that software.


• Experience with Linux, Matlab, Labview, and WireShark.


• Working knowledge of software languages such as Python, C, C++, C# and/or firmware languages for Xilinx or Altera devices.


• Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment such as an oscilloscope, voltmeter, and/or signal analyzer/generator.


• Understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods.

Original Posting

October 22, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

• 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.