FPGA Engineer Intern

The Leidos Innovation Center in Arlington, VA is seeking a Computer Engineer Intern specializing in FGPA development for a Summer 2026 Internship.

The successful candidate will work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce FPGA-based cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems.  

As an intern, you will work with experienced engineers in a hands-on environment which offers the opportunity to work on real-world FPGA challenges. You will apply what you have already learned while gaining additional skills and knowledge as you work under the direction (mentorship) of a more senior engineer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support analysis, design, implementation, simulation, and test of logic and/or algorithms on FPGAs using hardware descriptor languages (HDL) VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog for state-of-art concept designs and/or fielded systems.

• Perform design constraints generation and verification as well as evaluate synthesis and timing performance reports.

• Familiarity with signal processing concepts such as FFTs, channelizers, and digital filters.

• Assist in compilation and completion of technical documentation.

• Provide occasional technical support and/or field support planning, and other field support in general if needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or comparable field

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering degree program

• Experience with Linux

• U.S. citizen - Ability to obtain DoD secret security clearance

• Experience with at least one FPGA or SoC Integrated Design Environment tool set, such as AMD/Xilinx Vivado

Preferred Qualifications (One or more)

• Pursuing Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or comparable field

• Practical knowledge of lab test equipment and measurement methods

• Experience in signal processing theory and/or communications systems and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems

• Knowledge of Software and Modeling languages such as Matlab, Simulink, C, C++, SystemC, and Python

• Experience with Linux development, including application development within Petalinux/Embedded ARM development.

• Analyze schematic diagrams for hardware involving high-speed digital and/or analog circuitry in associated FPGA-centric systems.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Original Posting:

September 25, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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.