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Leidos
Posted 145 days agoVerified live 22h ago

System Engineer Intern

Brief overview

United StatesIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$48k–$87k/yrStated range
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
Microsoft Office365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Verbal and written communication.Problem-solving and systematic thinking.Time management.Adaptability and willingness to learn.Team collaboration.Proactive and self-motivated learning.Programming (Java, Python, C++, JavaScript).Bug identification and fixing.Unit testing and quality assurance.Data structures and algorithms.Database concepts and SQL.Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

About the company

A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
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Job description

Summary

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a System Engineer Intern to provide leadership skills for software engineers and gain experience in software systems analysis and engineering while supporting the DHMSM program for the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

  • Completing all required training: Leidos and DHMSM courses
  • Updating system access: Leidos (LPDH) (Application); Cerner Remedy; SDLC Next; AVHE and Service Now
  • Inservice: Rhapsody Overview, Daily Interface Connection Support; Cerner Remedy; SDLC Next; Service Now and Leidos (LPDH) Applications
  • Working on Cameo or approved network diagram software to update all non-production systems (because of the system access requirements, this is currently the best project to work on)
  • Update interface connection (non-CUI (controlled unclassified information))
  • Update existing network diagram(s) developed in Cameo or transition to new software
  • Update current software system contact and method of communications
  • Creating and updating Operations Policy and Procedure Library (focusing on the transition from wave deployment to sustainment/projects)
  • Develop algorithms to discover new data dependencies and insights without identifying people
  • Focus on building a front-end tool to access the PPSM database
  • Develop documentation (Standard Operating Procedure or End User Guide) for the front-end tool
  • Assist with PPSM data import of the new PPSMs not submitted in the database
  • Organize PPSM working folders to archive documents that are no longer in use
  • Document Intern experience
  • Provide turnover of all project activities
  • Return company equipment

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an ADP IT-III Public Trust Clearance based on the minimum of a Tier 3 investigation. Federal Government requirement
  • Basic proficiency of Microsoft Office365 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Demonstrate the ability to approach problems systematically and find solutions
  • Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
  • Adaptability: Be open to learning new technologies and adapting to changing project requirements, ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate a proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and contributing
  • Basic Programming Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript. As well as having the ability to identify and fix bugs and perform unit testing and quality assurance
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Have a foundational understanding of data structures and algorithms, which are essential for efficient problem-solving. Familiarity with database concepts and SQL is helpful, especially for backend development
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Familiarity with the SDLC, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment, is beneficial

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an ADP IT-III Public Trust Clearance based on the minimum of a Tier 3 investigation. Federal Government requirement
  • Basic proficiency of Microsoft Office365 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Demonstrate the ability to approach problems systematically and find solutions
  • Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
  • Adaptability: Be open to learning new technologies and adapting to changing project requirements, ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate a proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and contributing

Nice to Haves

  • Basic Programming Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript. As well as having the ability to identify and fix bugs and perform unit testing and quality assurance
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Have a foundational understanding of data structures and algorithms, which are essential for efficient problem-solving. Familiarity with database concepts and SQL is helpful, especially for backend development
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Familiarity with the SDLC, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment, is beneficial

Benefits

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

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