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Job ID: 114263
The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.
Job Summary
Join our team as a Systems Engineering intern in Melbourne, FL. You will be supporting an active project where you'll contribute to real engineering work while gaining hands-on exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)-a highly in-demand approach used across aerospace, defense, and complex product development. In this role, you'll help the team capture and organize system requirements, support system modeling activities, and assist with documentation and traceability to improve clarity, communication, and technical rigor across stakeholders. This internship offers a strong opportunity to build practical experience in modern systems engineering methods and tools, collaborate with engineers across disciplines, and develop skills that translate directly to high-impact engineering roles.
Job Responsibilities

• Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).
• Support engineering with routine engineering duties and/or hands-on tasks
• Work independently on daily tasks
• Review project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the design for manufacture
• Under direction, set up and conduct tests of units and components
• Analyze test results related to the design and test objectives and adjusts equipment to bring within specification; record these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods
• Assist in the creation of documentation to maintain equipment

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program in Systems Engineering
• At least two years of academic experience with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
• Strong, pro-active problem-solving skills
• Ability to support a 10-15 hour per week, onsite schedule
• Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw or equivalent experience
• INCOSE certification preferred

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LEL
Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.