Integration and Test Engineer Internships
Integration and test engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on experience verifying complex systems, mentorship from working integration and test engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with The Aerospace Corporation, Reliable Robotics Corporation, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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Description
The Small Airborne Effectors Division, within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area, currently has an opportunity for a Flight Test and Integration Engineer Summer Intern to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of programs related to missile systems and uncrewed aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented individuals can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects. The Small Airborne Effectors Division is responsible for developing, testing, and producing small airborne missiles, autonomous systems, and payload effectors for a diverse set of customers including all branches of the US Military and Special Operations Forces.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support and contribute to multidisciplinary teams responsible for integrating and flight-testing new subsystems, payloads, and/or munitions
- Work in a lab environment contributing to test-related engineering tasks such as requirements traceability, regression testing, and system integration verification
- Collect, process, and analyze test data (telemetry, sensor logs, video, RF, GNSS, inertial data, etc.) to verify system performance against requirements
- Produce clear technical test reports, data summaries, anomaly investigations, and lessons-learned documentation
Basic Qualifications
- Applicant must be actively working toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
- Applicant must be a US Citizen
- Applicant must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or above
- Ability to perform physical work such as lifting up to 30-lbs
- Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools
- Applicant must be willing to work in-office in Huntsville, AL
Preferred Qualifications
- Course background in aerospace disciplines (aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation, avionics, structures)
- Course background in instrumentation and test, including technical writing
- Mechatronics experience and familiarity with computer aided design tools across disciplines and programming/scripting languages (MATLAB, Solidworks, Python/Arduino, etc.)
- Participation in student design teams (Design/Build/Fly, rocketry, Formula SAE, robotics etc.)
- Experience with small autonomous aircraft (multi-rotor or fixed-wing) or autonomy hardware/software packages
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:
November 13, 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 - $86,950.00The 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.
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.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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.
Description
The Small Airborne Effectors Division, within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area, currently has an opportunity for a Flight Test and Integration Engineer Summer Intern to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of programs related to missile systems and uncrewed aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented individuals can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects. The Small Airborne Effectors Division is responsible for developing, testing, and producing small airborne missiles, autonomous systems, and payload effectors for a diverse set of customers including all branches of the US Military and Special Operations Forces.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support and contribute to multidisciplinary teams responsible for integrating and flight-testing new subsystems, payloads, and/or munitions
- Work in a lab environment contributing to test-related engineering tasks such as requirements traceability, regression testing, and system integration verification
- Collect, process, and analyze test data (telemetry, sensor logs, video, RF, GNSS, inertial data, etc.) to verify system performance against requirements
- Produce clear technical test reports, data summaries, anomaly investigations, and lessons-learned documentation
Basic Qualifications
- Applicant must be actively working toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
- Applicant must be a US Citizen
- Applicant must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or above
- Ability to perform physical work such as lifting up to 30-lbs
- Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools
- Applicant must be willing to work in-office in Huntsville, AL
Preferred Qualifications
- Course background in aerospace disciplines (aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation, avionics, structures)
- Course background in instrumentation and test, including technical writing
- Mechatronics experience and familiarity with computer aided design tools across disciplines and programming/scripting languages (MATLAB, Solidworks, Python/Arduino, etc.)
- Participation in student design teams (Design/Build/Fly, rocketry, Formula SAE, robotics etc.)
- Experience with small autonomous aircraft (multi-rotor or fixed-wing) or autonomy hardware/software packages
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:
November 13, 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 - $86,950.00The 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.
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.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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.
Integration and Test Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Integration and Test Engineer Internship Search
Apply in fall for the following summer
Large defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, and technology companies open summer intern applications as early as September. If you wait until spring, the best-structured cohorts are already closed. Set a calendar reminder at the start of each fall semester and treat early applications as your first priority.
Build a documented test portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for integration and test engineer interns want evidence you can execute a test plan and interpret results. Document two or three projects, lab coursework, personal builds, or capstone work, with clear write-ups showing your methodology, tools used (oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, test scripts, simulation software), and what you found. Link to anything reviewable.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured university-recruiting programs you won't find through a general search, and your professors and career center staff often know which companies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Alongside that, apply directly to smaller employers running their own cohorts, combining both channels widens the pool you can realistically reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Integration and test engineer intern screens typically involve hardware troubleshooting scenarios, signal-analysis questions, or systems-level problem-solving, not abstract coding puzzles. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud, since interviewers weigh how you diagnose a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer. Run through realistic scenarios with a classmate or record yourself.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large employers in aerospace, defense, and electronics run formal rotational internship programs designed to train people new to integration and test work. These programs recruit on fixed timelines, fill in the first wave, and offer structured mentorship you won't get in an ad-hoc internship. Identify the ones that match your school year and apply as soon as the application window opens.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the integration and test engineer internships listed here. Integration and test work often requires physical access to hardware, lab equipment, and test facilities, so the on-site share is high. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Integration and Test Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an integration and test engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a documented portfolio of test plans, lab reports, or hardware-software integration projects that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies and attend campus career fairs, where engineering recruiters often make decisions faster for students they meet in person.
Can an integration and test engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most for integration and test engineer interns is delivering real results on assigned test campaigns, building relationships with the team, and understanding whether headcount exists for the return period. Treat the offer as a possible outcome worth positioning for, not a certainty.
When should I apply for integration and test engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large aerospace, defense, and technology employers open summer intern applications the preceding fall and fill cohorts before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as roles open gives you the strongest chance at competitive programs.
Are integration and test engineer internships paid?
Most professional integration and test engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare opportunities as you apply.
What should an integration and test engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show your process, name the tools, test equipment, or software used and link to any lab write-ups, GitHub repositories, or technical reports reviewers can examine. Add relevant coursework in systems engineering, electronics, or software testing. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote integration and test engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the integration and test engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly once posted, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get integration and test engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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