Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Description

Leidos is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support our Mechanical Manufacturing Facility (MMF) for the Summer of 2026.

This internship will focus on strengthening manufacturing documentation and tool traceability within the Solumina Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The selected candidate will support active production programs by standardizing calibrated tool requirements across all part numbers currently in production. They will directly update manufacturing process plans and tool records within Solumina.

The position is ideal for a detail-oriented engineering student interested in manufacturing systems, production operations, and configuration control within a precision manufacturing environment.

Leidos Defense Systems provides innovative solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace missions. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. Join us and help engineer the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain calibrated tool and machine records within the Solumina tool library.
• Review and update all active MMF manufacturing process plans to properly incorporate calibrated tooling requirements.
• Identify tooling gaps or inconsistencies and coordinate with assigned Manufacturing Engineers for resolution.
• Support standardization of process plan structure across multiple programs.
• Assist with additional manufacturing engineering tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently in junior or senior year of pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to follow structured processes and work within controlled systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in manufacturing systems and production environments.
• Familiarity with GD&T fundamentals.
• Exposure to CNC machine concepts.
• Experience working with databases, ERP, or MES systems.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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