Engineering Intern - Radar Signal Processing

Description

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.

• 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.

• US Citizen
• 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 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.

• 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 with Linux operating system environments.
• Familiarity with Git/Gitlab, Subversion, or other version control software platforms.

Pay Range: $40,300.00 - $72,850.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.