Engineering Intern – Software/App Development

Summary

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers. They are seeking a motivated Engineering Intern – Software/App Development to gain hands-on experience in developing features for a custom application that supports additive manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end and/or back-end features for an application supporting additive manufacturing workflows
• Collaborate with engineers to translate technical requirements into clear, maintainable software functionality
• Assist in designing, implementing, and testing software components, data flows, and user interactions
• Learn foundational concepts in additive manufacturing, materials behavior, and mechanical design to better understand user needs and system requirements
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving software quality and documentation
• Support integration of engineering models, simulations, and data into the application
• Attend team meetings and provide updates on development progress
• Adhere to project timelines while maintaining high-quality work and attention to detail
• 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

Skills

• US Citizen
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Currently enrolled in a degree of Engineering program or related discipline at an accredited University
• Experience with a software engineering language such as C++, Python, 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 software development skills to engineering/manufacturing applications
• Experience with front-end or back-end development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, or similar)
• Familiarity with data visualization or UI component frameworks
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, Excel, Tableau, or VBA)
• Basic understanding of database concepts or SQL
• Exposure to mechanical engineering principles such as heat transfer, materials, or manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Comfort working in Linux environments
• Interest in or exposure to simulation tools (e.g., OpenFOAM)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• US Citizen
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Currently enrolled in a degree of Engineering program or related discipline at an accredited University
• Experience with a software engineering language such as C++, Python, 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 software development skills to engineering/manufacturing applications

Nice to Haves

• Experience with front-end or back-end development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, or similar)
• Familiarity with data visualization or UI component frameworks
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, Excel, Tableau, or VBA)
• Basic understanding of database concepts or SQL
• Exposure to mechanical engineering principles such as heat transfer, materials, or manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Comfort working in Linux environments
• Interest in or exposure to simulation tools (e.g., OpenFOAM)

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement