Mechanical Engineer Intern

Description

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 visualization.Tasks 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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