Job Description

The Small Airborne Effectors Division, within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area, currently has an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of design and integration programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented mechanical engineer interns can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and integration activities for aspects of airborne systems (missiles and unmanned aircraft).
• Develop conceptual CAD models and produce engineering drawings.
• 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

• Applicant must be actively working toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 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

• Understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standard
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD Software
• Desire to solve complex technical problems and learn from a team of experienced engineers

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Original Posting:

September 9, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.