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Systems Engineering Intern | Summer 2026

CompanyLeonardo DRS, Inc.
LocationMenomonee Falls
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist engineering staff with various assignments and projects, including conducting limited scope testing and gathering data. They will also perform design analysis and calculations under supervision to gain familiarity with engineering practices.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
172
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DRS Daylight Solutions, a line of business under Leonardo DRS, provides photonics solutions to researchers, industry allies, and system manufacturers. Daylight specializes in manufacturing high-performance lasers across the spectrum from UV to IR, offering capabilities in broad tuning, narrow linewidth, and high power. The company’s core technologies include a family of quantum cascade lasers (QCL-IR), external cavity diode lasers (EC-DLs), and custom laser engines. Daylight’s lasers are deployed worldwide in a diverse array of applications, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and material inspection. As a team of dedicated innovators, Daylight designs new technologies that aim to enable what’s next in scientific and technological advancements for those who are driving innovation forward.
About the Role

Job ID: 112944 

 

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as an Engineering Intern! Apply here if you are interested in Systems Engineering. Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems. This is a paid summer undergraduate intern opportunity. Engineering interns work closely with and assist our Engineering staff with various assignments and projects. Our Summer Intern Program consists of at least 10 weeks of real world experience in an engineering development environment.

 

We also offer assignments in Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Test. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to the intern and DRS.

 

You know what's cool? Our summer interns get to take advantage of our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off AND you can participate in the 401(K) with our generous company match!

What You Will Do

  • Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and allow you to learn new things
  • Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers
  • Gather and assemble data for engineers
  • May be required to help in research in a particular field
  • Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers; assist engineers with appropriate design details
  • Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Current accredited college or university enrollment; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in the relevant engineering field
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above
  • Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn
  • Basic engineering tool knowledge relevant to discipline
  • Preferable entering the junior or senior year
  • Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, power electronics, control systems, switchgear, motors, mg sets, electronics packaging, energy conversion, etc. a plus

U.S. Citizenship required.

 

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.

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Key Skills
Systems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringManufacturingTest EngineeringDesign AnalysisData GatheringResearchPower SystemsPower ElectronicsControl SystemsMotorsEnergy Conversion
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Benefits
401K