Verification Engineering Technician Intern (Fall 2026)

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Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

, Alabama

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Responsibilities

Support the test engineering team by conducting verification and validation of designs, tools, and equipment. Document test procedures and analyze results to ensure alignment with design objectives.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a 4-year undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. You have experience with Microsoft Office and possess basic technical aptitude, demonstrating a proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit for hands-on project contributions and analysis within a real-world engineering setting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Microsoft Office

Test Engineering

Process Documentation

Test Plans

Test Reports

Design for Manufacturing

Job Description

Job ID: 114451 

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Verification Engineering Technician Intern and gain valuable, hands-on experience while working side by side with our skilled mechanical and electrical engineering management. This internship offers the perfect blend of practical application and professional development, allowing you to dive into real-world projects and contribute to the verification and validation of cutting-edge designs and equipment. You will work independently on daily tasks, assist in process documentation, and analyze test results—all while becoming familiar with our state-of-the-art shop and laboratory resources. This is your chance to grow, innovate, and start building a rewarding career in engineering. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us.

Job Responsibilities

  • Engage in hands-on tasks and support the test engineering team with routine engineering duties.
  • Independently manage daily projects, showcasing your problem-solving skills and initiative.
  • Build your technical experience and become familiar with our state-of-the-art shop and laboratory equipment.
  • Assist in the verification and validation of new or improved designs, tools, fixtures, and material handling equipment, and help coordinate their implementation.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers to complete process documentation, test plans, test reports, and more.
  • Review project instructions and drawings to understand test specifications, procedures, objectives, and equipment, and contribute to design for manufacturing.
  • Set up and conduct tests of units and components, ensuring everything meets our high standards under expert guidance.
  • Analyze test results to ensure they align with design and test objectives, making necessary equipment adjustments.
  • Document test procedures, results, numerical and graphical data, and provide recommendations for product and test method improvements.
  • Assist in creating documentation to maintain our state-of-the-art equipment.

Qualifications

  • Must be actively enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office.Basic technical experience and an eagerness to gain more.
  • A proactive and curious mindset ready to contribute and learn in a real-world engineering environment.
  • A collaborative spirit to work alongside a team of passionate engineers.
  • A commitment to excellence and attention to detail in everything you do.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Immerse yourself in hands-on projects and gain valuable technical experience.
  • Explore state-of-the-art equipment and expand your knowledge in a practical setting.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team and build lasting professional relationships.
  • Make meaningful contributions to real projects and see your impact firsthand.
  • Enjoy a supportive and inspiring work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

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. #LEL

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Leonardo DRS, Inc.

DRS Daylight Solutions, a line of business under Leonardo DRS, provides photonics solutions to researchers, industry allies, and system manufacturers. Daylight specializes in manufacturing high-performance lasers across the spectrum from UV to IR, offering capabilities in broad tuning, narrow linewidth, and high power. The company’s core technologies include a family of quantum cascade lasers (QCL-IR), external cavity diode lasers (EC-DLs), and custom laser engines. Daylight’s lasers are deployed worldwide in a diverse array of applications, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and material inspection. As a team of dedicated innovators, Daylight designs new technologies that aim to enable what’s next in scientific and technological advancements for those who are driving innovation forward.
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