Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. We have offices across the United States that provide responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions in the 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 with an interest in the field of defense and aerospace. Running for over two decades the internship program has been a staple at Leidos giving interns hands-on experience in their future career path. With no shortage of work available interning with Leidos promises growth experience and unrivaled opportunity across the US.
This position is anElectrical Hardware Design Engineer Intern in the Electrical Systems Department. Interns are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of design engineering activities that include concept development architecting implementing and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) including power supply mixed-signal FPGA microcontroller designs. There are also additional skill development opportunities through participation in 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 are beneficial to the interns skills development and valuable to the programs with which they are working. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the design simulation modeling and testing of hardware solutions.
- Working 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 / university and currently working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Holds a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Includes resume and unofficial transcripts in application.
- Demonstrates problem solving teamwork and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of circuit theory and design.
- Experience programming in VHDL Verilog Python SPICE or C/C.
- Experience with hardware testing for functionality.
- Must be a US Citizenand be able to obtain andmaintaina DoDSecretsecurity clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design test troubleshooting and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies
- Digital design and troubleshooting in the area of embedded processors microcontrollers or VHDL-based FPGAs
- Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design
- Mentor Graphics electrical engineering development tools
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:
January 30 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
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. We have offices across the United States that provide responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions in the defense sp...
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. We have offices across the United States that provide responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions in the 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 with an interest in the field of defense and aerospace. Running for over two decades the internship program has been a staple at Leidos giving interns hands-on experience in their future career path. With no shortage of work available interning with Leidos promises growth experience and unrivaled opportunity across the US.
This position is anElectrical Hardware Design Engineer Intern in the Electrical Systems Department. Interns are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of design engineering activities that include concept development architecting implementing and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) including power supply mixed-signal FPGA microcontroller designs. There are also additional skill development opportunities through participation in 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 are beneficial to the interns skills development and valuable to the programs with which they are working. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the design simulation modeling and testing of hardware solutions.
- Working 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 / university and currently working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Holds a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Includes resume and unofficial transcripts in application.
- Demonstrates problem solving teamwork and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of circuit theory and design.
- Experience programming in VHDL Verilog Python SPICE or C/C.
- Experience with hardware testing for functionality.
- Must be a US Citizenand be able to obtain andmaintaina DoDSecretsecurity clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design test troubleshooting and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies
- Digital design and troubleshooting in the area of embedded processors microcontrollers or VHDL-based FPGAs
- Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design
- Mentor Graphics electrical engineering development tools
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:
January 30 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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