The Persistent Surveillance Division at Leidos is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern - Radar Signal Processing to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This is an in-person position. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science program and interested in applying their skills to real-world engineering challenges.
As an intern in this role, you will gain hands-on experience in sensing technologies, electro-optics, and high performing computing. We are looking for someone with strong technical aptitude, curiosity, and the ability to think critically about engineering systems.
If you have a passion for building codes and tools that support advanced sensor technologies-and a drive to learn and contribute-this is an excellent opportunity.
Primary Responsibilities:- Collaborate with engineers to translate technical requirements into clear, maintainable software or simulation functionality.
- Support integration of engineering models, simulations, and data into the application.
- Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new tools, frameworks, and engineering concepts.
- Maintain clear communication with mentors and team members to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Represent Leidos professionally and uphold company values.
- Prepare and present an end-of-summer poster summarizing your contributions.
Basic Qualifications:- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Currently enrolled in a STEM degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline at an accredited University
- Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, C++, Python, CUDA, Rust, or similar
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability to write clear documentation and communicate technical ideas effectively
- Interest in applying programming skills to engineering / sensing applications
Preferred Qualifications:- Exposure to electrical engineering principles such as electromagnetics, digital signal processing, antenna theory, linear algebra, etc.
- Familiarity and experience with developing simulation tools or algorithms related to radar systems and/or digital communication platforms
- Familiarity and experience with Linux operating system environments
- Familiarity with Git/Gitlab, Subversion, or other similar version control software platforms
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:June 24, 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 $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
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.
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