Flight Test and Integration Summer Intern

Leidos

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Huntsville, Alabama

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Responsibilities

The intern will support multidisciplinary teams in the integration and flight testing of missile systems and uncrewed aircraft. Responsibilities include performing lab-based test engineering tasks, collecting and analyzing telemetry data, and producing technical reports.

Qualifications

You are actively pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering with a GPA of 3.2 or above. You have knowledge of common hand tools and the ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 30 lbs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MATLAB

Solidworks

Python

Arduino

telemetry

sensor logs

RF

GNSS

inertial data

Job Description

The Small Airborne Effectors Division, within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area, currently has an opportunity for a Flight Test and Integration Engineer Summer Intern to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of programs related to missile systems and uncrewed aircraft.  This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented individuals can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects.  The Small Airborne Effectors Division is responsible for developing, testing, and producing small airborne missiles, autonomous systems, and payload effectors for a diverse set of customers including all branches of the US Military and Special Operations Forces.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Support and contribute to multidisciplinary teams responsible for integrating and flight-testing new subsystems, payloads, and/or munitions
  • Work in a lab environment contributing to test-related engineering tasks such as requirements traceability, regression testing, and system integration verification
  • Collect, process, and analyze test data (telemetry, sensor logs, video, RF, GNSS, inertial data, etc.) to verify system performance against requirements
  • Produce clear technical test reports, data summaries, anomaly investigations, and lessons-learned documentation

Basic Qualifications

  • Applicant must be actively working toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Or Computer Engineering 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

  • Course background in aerospace disciplines (aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation, avionics, structures)
  • Course background in instrumentation and test, including technical writing
  • Mechatronics experience and familiarity with computer aided design tools across disciplines and programming/scripting languages (MATLAB, Solidworks, Python/Arduino, etc.)
  • Participation in student design teams (Design/Build/Fly, rocketry, Formula SAE, robotics etc.)
  • Experience with small autonomous aircraft (multi-rotor or fixed-wing) or autonomy hardware/software packages

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:

November 13, 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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