Systems Engineering Intern
Company: Leidos
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos in Arlington, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer (SE)
Intern for a Fall 2026 Internship. The successful candidate will
work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and
produce 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 SE 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 SE. Primary
Responsibilities: Works under supervision on complex projects/
assignments. Solves routine technical problems following SE
concepts and best practices and develops SE products. Communicates
with teammates with an understanding of SE principles, theories,
and concepts. Develops products, solutions, processes using basic
principles, theories, and concepts within own technical specialty.
Basic Qualifications: Currently enrolled at an accredited
college/university pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering,
Aerospace Engineering or related field. Understanding of SE
concepts including requirements analysis/management, architecture
definition, modeling and system decomposition, system integration,
SE documentation. Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and
communication skills working in teams. Eligible to obtain a SECRET
clearance (US Citizenship required). Preferred Qualifications:
Active SECRET Clearance. Experience with model-based systems
engineering (MBSE) tools, preferably CAMEO. Experience with
modeling and system performance analysis a plus. Experience related
to Mechanical or Thermal analysis a plus. Enthusiasm and an
interest in contributing to projects that are important to national
defense. 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: April 2, 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Germantown , Systems Engineering Intern, Engineering , Arlington, Maryland
