Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern

Leidos Defense Systems, is seeking a talented Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. We have offices across the United States that provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions in the defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

At Leidos, our mission is to reach, equip, and teach students with an interest in the field of defense and aerospace. Running for over two decades, the internship program has been a staple at Leidos, giving interns hands-on experience in their future career path. With no shortage of work available, interning with Leidos promises growth, experience, and unrivaled opportunity across the US.

This position is an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Intern in the Electrical Systems Department.  Interns are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of design engineering activities that include concept development, architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, microcontroller designs.  There are also additional skill development opportunities through participation in printed circuit board layout, signal integrity analysis, power distribution network design, technical trade studies, and evaluation of technology improvements.

The selected candidate will work closely with their assigned mentor on tasks that are beneficial to the intern's skills development and valuable to the programs with which they are working.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited college / university and currently working towards a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Candidate must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Candidate must upload a resume and unofficial transcripts along with application.
• Must be a US Citizen

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 9, 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.