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Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern

Leidos


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 48100 - 86950
Posted: 11 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Small Airborne Effectors Division within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area currently has an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern to work at our Huntsville AL campus providing support to a variety of design and integration programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented mechanical engineer interns can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support engineering design and integration activities for aspects of airborne systems (missiles and unmanned aircraft).
  • Develop conceptual CAD models and produce engineering drawings.
  • Work collaboratively with project team(s) to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems and products across a broad range of applications.
  • Work in a lab environment testing and assembling hardware.

Basic Qualifications

  • Applicant must be actively working toward a Bachelors Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 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

  • Understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standard
  • Experience with SolidWorks CAD Software
  • Desire to solve complex technical problems and learn from a team of experienced engineers

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

Original Posting:
September 9 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 $48100.00 - $86950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.


Required Experience:

Intern


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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.

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