Engineering Intern - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Description

The Advanced Materials Group at Leidos is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern - Computational Fluid Dynamics to work in our Huntsville AL, office this upcoming summer of 2026. This role will be an in-person position. Our ideal candidate will be enrolled in an Engineering program. As an Engineering Intern you will gain hands on experience working on challenging projects in a dynamic environment.

Our interns will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on a variety of program goals. We are seeking someone with a strong academic background in engineering, finite element analysis, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and grow. If you have a passion for engineering and a drive to make a difference in the world, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and run CFD simulations in support of ongoing programs
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to build models in COMSOL
• Collaborate with senior engineers to refine models and troubleshoot new and existing models
• Assist in the validation of models through comparison with analytical results
• Contribute to the development of project plans and timelines.
• Learn and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings and provide updates on project progress.
• Continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve skills in engineering.
• Maintain communication with team members and supervisors to ensure project goals are met.
• Demonstrate strong problem problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Take initiative and show a willingness to learn and take in new challenges.
• Adhere to project deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and uphold its values and standards.
• Craft and present a poster by the end of the summer highlighting your projects/work

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Currently enrolled in a degree program of Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline at an accredited University.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience writing technical reports and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with finite element analysis software (COMSOL, Ansys, OpenFoam, or other)
• Experience with programming languages (Python, C, C++)
• Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mathematics

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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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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

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