Description
Leidos is seeking an intern to work on a materials science-based project for an internal research and development project. This intern will work alongside highly trained scientists within Leidos and with external collaborators.
Primary Responsibilities
Building optical systems to test materials, performing testing of materials, along with the processing of data generated. A written summary report must be prepared at the end of the testing period. This report may result in publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
The position may require short periods of regional travel within the US.
Basic Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a current degree program in physics, optics, or related engineering.
Candidate should be familiar with basic optics.
Applicant must be able to regularly work in an optics lab in Huntsville, AL.
This position is expected to be 20hr/wk.
Potential employee should be comfortable communicating technical work both orally and written, to subject matter experts and nontechnical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with basic experimental optics.
Experience in setting up lab equipment for optical and quantum experiments.
Experience in laser safety.
Expertise in optical systems is not required but basic familiarity with optics is preferred.
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Original Posting:
April 29, 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 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 .
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