Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Intern

Leidos

Posted 26 days ago

Internship

Atlantic City, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist with system architecture, requirements engineering, and system risk management for air traffic management programs. They will also support regression testing and the development of program software using various programming languages.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline and have exposure to systems engineering, software engineering, AI, or machine learning. You are a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

Must Have Skills for ATS

System architecture

System concept development

Requirements engineering

Operational analysis

Decision analysis

Systems definition

System risk management

Requirements baseline management

Regression testing

Object Oriented Programming Concepts

XML

JavaScript

C

C++

Java

Redhat

Python

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Job Description

The Transportation Solution Division within the Leidos Homeland group is seeking Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Interns who will be a member of a dynamic team working on one of several Air Traffic Management programs including:


En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM), the heart of the Next Generation Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System, providing the foundation for NexGen functions


Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM), is a system used in air traffic control to manage the flow of aircraft into congested airspace by assigning a specific time for each aircraft to reach a certain point. It shifts the focus from managing separation distance to managing arrival times, allowing controllers to optimize the flow of traffic, reduce delays, and decrease fuel consumption.



Primary Responsibilities:

Tasks will include assistance with system architecture, system concept development, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, system risk management, and requirements baseline management. The candidate will also support regression testing the development of design and coding of the program software, including Object Oriented Programming Concepts, XML, JavaScript, C, C++, Java, Redhat, and Python.


Basic Qualifications:

- Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program in a relevant discipline, for example, engineering, computer science.

- Exposure to system engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or machine learning. 

- Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

- Candidates must be US Citizens

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

October 8, 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.

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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