Leidos
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Company
Role
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
8 hours ago
Salary
Job description
Leidos is a leader in innovative solutions and technologies that address challenges across the defense, intelligence, and healthcare sectors. We are committed to fostering talent and providing meaningful learning opportunities for aspiring professionals.
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Leidos' Long Beach, MS location, you will join a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on developing, testing, and supporting advanced mechanical systems and components. You will work on real-world projects that strengthen your mechanical engineering skill set while contributing to meaningful advancements in technology and system performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the design, modeling, and analysis of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing activities.
• Perform mechanical testing, data collection, and documentation of results.
• Collaborate with engineers to evaluate system performance and recommend improvements.
• Conduct research on materials, manufacturing methods, and mechanical design best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and reports related to mechanical engineering tasks.
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD).
• Understanding of basic mechanical principles such as statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, or materials science.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Enthusiastic about hands‑on engineering work and learning new tools and methods.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred (but not required):
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, machining, or rapid prototyping.
• Familiarity with engineering testing equipment or instrumentation.
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:
April 28, 2026For 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 - $86,950.00The 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.
