Systems Engineering Intern

Description

Leidos is seeking motivated Systems Engineering Interns to join our dynamic team in Alexandria, VA. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in systems engineering processes, data analytics, and requirements tracking while contributing to mission-critical projects. Interns will work closely with experienced engineers and have the chance to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. Using tools like Microsoft Excel, JAMA, and JIRA, interns will support requirements tracking, adjudication, and enhancements, while gaining exposure to consulting work across various defense-related programs and initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of requirements to aid in the creation and development of programs.
• Collaborate with team members to assist in requirements tracking and adjudication using systems engineering tools.
• Participate in systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, data analytics, and programming tasks.
• Contribute to enhancements in JIRA for improved project management workflows.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, processes, and challenges.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in the field of systems engineering.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with programming concepts or systems engineering tools.
• Experience with JAMA, JIRA, Cameo, or similar platforms (not required but beneficial).

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.