Mechanical Engineer Intern

Leidos has a job opening beginning in the Spring/Summer of 2026 for a Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-Op in Reston VA. Work will consist of a range of project tasks to include: 3D modeling simulation and also include integration and implementation of commercial off-the-shelf products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet outlined objectives.

• Create 3D models of various facilities equipment systems and sub-systems using CAD applications such as AutoCAD SolidWorks and other applications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or directly related field.

• The student must be willing/able to take a semester off to work through the Fall (June-December) semester.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA. Please note your GPA on your resume when submitting your application.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Security clearance.

• US Citizenship required.

• Willing and able to relocate to Reston Virginia if needed.

• Ability to create detailed technical drawings and 3D models using specialized software to visualize and design complex engineering projects.

• Ability to define detailed requirements and criteria that a product or system must meet to fulfill its intended purpose and satisfy stakeholder expectations.

• Experience in specifying the size shape and location of features on engineering drawings using standardized symbols and annotations.

• Knowledge of conceptualizing and developing new items or improving existing ones considering factors such as user needs market trends and manufacturing feasibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in utilizing SolidWorks software for 3D modeling simulation and documentation in mechanical design and engineering projects.

• Experience developing preliminary versions of products or systems to explore ideas test functionality and gather user feedback

• Experience programming in C JVA and Python.

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Pay Range:

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.