Description
The Leidos Innovation Center in Arlington, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) Intern for a Summer 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:
High school diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in a post graduate-level program in Systems Engineering.
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.
Prior technical SE work experience supporting U.S. Government (USG) programs, preferably with the Department of Defense (DOD).
Enthusiasm and an interest in contributing to projects that are important to national defense.
AWTLINC
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting:
November 12, 2025
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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
