Mechanical Engineering Intern

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 prototype 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 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. 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.

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