Mechanical Engineering Intern

Leidos is seeking a Summer 2025 Mechanical Engineering Intern for our Long Beach, MS 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 (mentoring) of a more senior engineer.

Primary Responsibilities.

• Create and modify detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings using the SolidWorks software suite.
• Assist the design, development, installation, and maintenance of mechanical hardware and/or systems.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Taking design input from multiple engineering disciplines.
• Perform tasks to completion semi-independently after receiving technical direction.
• Work with production staff to ensure products are manufactured as designed and in a timely manner.
• Participate in product verification testing designed to ensure requirements are being met.

Basic Qualifications.

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Experience with the SolidWorks software suite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Completion of sophomore-level engineering curriculum.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be self-motivated with the desire to learn and perform diverse work.
• Must work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Average physical mobility to move around an office and lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Hands-on experience working on mechanical assemblies.
• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA).
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• General construction experience.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with maritime engineering and technology.

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.