Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern

About the Internship

Leidos Defense Systems is looking for a talented Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern to join a diverse team in summer 2027. Our team creates unique solutions for complex problems, with offices across the United States providing responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions in 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 interested in defense and aerospace. The internship program has been a staple for over two decades, giving interns hands-on experience in their future career path. With no shortage of work, interning with Leidos promises growth, experience, and unrivaled opportunity across the US.

Position Overview

This position is an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Summer Intern in the Electrical Systems Department. Interns participate in a wide range of design engineering activities, including concept development, architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) such as power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs. Additional skill development opportunities include 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 benefit their skills development and the programs they support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, simulation, modeling, and testing of hardware solutions.
• Work with design tools such as Mentor Graphics, Altium for PCB design, SPICE, and Visio.
• Develop and execute hardware verification plans.
• Debug hardware using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators.
• Collaborate with team members on hardware projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Resume and unofficial transcripts included in application.
• Demonstrates problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of circuit theory and design.
• Exposure to at least one programming language (Python, MATLAB, or C/C++).
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Able to work onsite in Huntsville, AL during summer 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience with:
  • Multi-layer PCB design or layout
  • Digital logic design (VHDL/Verilog, FPGAs, or microcontrollers)
  • Power electronics or switched-mode power supplies
• RF fundamentals or communication systems
• Hands-on laboratory experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters)
• Familiarity with design tools (Mentor Graphics, Altium, KiCad, or similar)
• Previous internship, co-op, or undergraduate research experience in hardware design
• Personal projects or competition experience (IEEE, robotics, etc.) demonstrating electrical engineering skills

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.