Mechanical Engineering Intern

Leidos • White Sands Missile Range, NM • 5h ago

Description

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical engineering work on programs that include classified projects. This internship provides hands-on experience with mechanical design, prototyping, and test activities while working in environments that require a DoD Secret Security Clearance and compliance with security procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support mechanical design and analysis efforts, including updating engineering documentation for hardware used on government programs.

Assist with proto@type builds, test setup, data collection, and summarizing test results.

Follow all applicable security requirements for classified work, including handling and discussing information only in approved environments and adhering to local site procedures.

Complete required training within required timelines and comply with reporting requirements associated with holding a clearance.

Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teammates while maintaining documentation discipline and configuration control.

Basic Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or closely related bachelor's or master's degree program.

Ability to follow strict process, safety, and security requirements in a lab/engineering environment.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance.

U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior internship, research, or project experience involving hardware development, testing, or manufacturing.

Exposure to CAD, mechanical drawings, and basic test methods.

Experience working in controlled environments such as labs, shops, test ranges, etc.

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

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.

Original Posting:

May 5, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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 .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00182510

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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