Electrical Engineering Intern

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for our Arlington, VA office. We are seeking a candidate to 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 problems. 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 engineer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support analysis, design and simulation of logic and/or algorithms in hardware descriptor languages (HDL) VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog for state-of-art concept designs and/or fielded systems.
• Perform design constraints generation and verification as well as evaluate synthesis and timing performance reports.
• Familiarity with signal processing concepts such as FFTs, channelizers, and digital filters.
• Assist in compilation and completion of technical documentation.
• Provide occasional technical support and/or field support planning, and other field support in general if needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or comparable field
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering degree program
• U.S. citizen - Ability to obtain DoD secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications (One or more)

• Pursuing Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or comparable field
• Practical knowledge of lab test equipment and measurement methods
• Experience with at least one FPGA or SoC Integrated Design Environment tool set
• Experience in signal processing theory and/or communications systems and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems
• Knowledge of Software and Modeling languages such as Matlab, Simulink, C, C++, SystemC, and Python
• Experience with Linux/Linux development.  Experience with application development within Petalinux/Embedded ARM development.
• Analyze schematic diagrams for hardware involving high-speed digital and/or analog circuitry in associated FPGA-centric systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.