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Software Engineer Intern

CompanyLeidos
LocationHuntsville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work within a multidisciplinary team to design and develop software solutions, document findings, and support the testing and integration of software systems for missile defense contracts. Responsibilities also include applying existing knowledge and acquiring new skills to solve complex problems in an Agile Scrum environment.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$48,100 - $86,950
Company Size
36204
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
About the Role

The Leidos Defense Systems is seeking Software Engineer Intern in Huntsville, AL to perform real-time software development and integration tasks in support of missile defense contracts. This work may also encompass a number of other areas including modeling and simulation. Candidates will be expected to apply existing knowledge and acquire new skills to help solve complex problems, all while gaining experience in the development and delivery of software solutions for U.S government customers.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to design and develop software solutions, document results and findings, and/or support test and integration of software systems.
  • Apply previously acquired skills and knowledge to technical tasks.
  • Effectively communicate with engineers in an Agile Scrum environment regarding current tasks.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in degree program and pursuing B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with C++, C#, Java, or Python object-oriented programming through course work, lab projects, and previous internships.
  • Demonstrate problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance - US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using IDEs and software version control systems
  • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.

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.

Original Posting:

January 28, 2026

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

Key Skills
C++C#JavaPythonObject-Oriented ProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentIntegrationModelingSimulationProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunicationAgile Scrum
Categories
EngineeringSoftwareTechnologyGovernment & Public SectorSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Health and Wellness programsIncome ProtectionPaid LeaveRetirement