Description

Leidos is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to support operational excellence and process improvement initiatives within a high‑technology engineering and manufacturing environment. This role provides hands‑on experience applying industrial engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput across mission‑critical production systems.
 

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team developing advanced maritime technologies, from prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions.

Leidos’ Maritime Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Lead Innovation: Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems.
• Work with Experts: Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S.
• Shape the Future: Help us build next-generation subsea technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
• Assist with capacity planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for mission‑critical projects.
• Recommend workspace layout improvements to enhance workflow and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to implement process improvements.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to support operational optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an ABET‑accredited Industrial Engineering or related engineering program
• Completion of a sophomore-level engineering curriculum
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and process mapping
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams
• US citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, or time studies
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with CAD tools or simulation software

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:

March 18, 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.