Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Intern

Job Description

Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Intern

The Transportation Solution Division within the Leidos Civil group is seeking Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Interns to join a dynamic team working on critical Air Traffic Management programs.

About the Role

As an intern, you will be a member of a team contributing to cutting-edge projects that are integral to the future of air transportation. These programs include:

• En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM): The core of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, providing the foundation for NexGen functions and the pulse of the National Airspace System.
• Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM): A tower-based system designed to improve surface management and electronic flight strips.
• Investment Research and Development (IRAD) projects: Supporting the Brand New Air Traffic Control System.
• SkyLine-X™: Delivering advanced air traffic management capabilities to enhance aircraft safety, performance, and efficiency across global airspace.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have some exposure to system engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with system architecture and system concept development.
• Contributing to requirements engineering and operational/decision analysis.
• Supporting systems definition and system risk management.
• Assisting with requirements baseline management.
• Supporting the development of design and coding of program software, utilizing Object Oriented programming concepts, XML, Javascript, C, C++, Java, and Python.

Qualifications

To be considered for this internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a degree program in a relevant discipline, such as engineering or computer science.
• Must have the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Why Leidos?

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $40,300.00 – $72,850.00

The 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.

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.

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.

Posting Details

Original Posting: September 17, 2025

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.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.