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Leidos

Defense, intelligence, and civil IT solutions

Power Delivery Engineer Intern

InternshipPosted on 10/13/2026
$48.1k - $87k
Bachelor's
Charlotte, NC, USA
In Person
Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering program at an accredited university and have a current GPA of at least 2.6.
  • Candidates must be able to work in both a field and office setting.
Responsibilities
  • Develop skills in creating work packages for transmission, distribution, or substation engineering projects.
  • Assist with preparing project deliverables, including engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence, and miscellaneous project documentation.
  • Assist the team with developing processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
  • Provide technical and project support for high-voltage transmission line projects and low-voltage distribution projects in a team environment.

About the company

Leidos is a large technology and engineering company that serves defense, intelligence, healthcare, and civil government customers. It provides scientific, engineering, and IT solutions to help ensure safety, health, and efficiency, from upgrading air traffic control to strengthening cybersecurity for critical missions. The company delivers integrated systems and services—software, research, cyber defense, and digital modernization—through programs that span government and commercial clients. Leidos stands out through its long history as SAIC’s split-off and rapid growth via major acquisitions, creating a broad, mission-focused portfolio across defense, space, intelligence, and civilian sectors. Its overarching goal is to help customers solve hard problems with advanced technology, enabling safer operations and better public services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • TSA awarded Leidos a potential $672.5 million checkpoint contract on September 28, 2026.
  • ARTEMIS extended through summer 2027, preserving Leidos' airborne ISR relevance in Europe.
  • Leidos reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $17.2 billion, up 3% year over year.

What critics are saying

  • Leidos will lay off 84 Ashburn employees November 23 after losing CBP cyber work.
  • Accenture Federal Services now owns the CBP SOC contract, stripping Leidos of sticky cyber revenue.
  • A severe federal procurement pause would crush Leidos' revenue base and hiring pipeline.

What makes Leidos unique

  • Leidos' March 30, 2026 ENTRUST acquisition doubled its energy infrastructure footprint.
  • UpHold Effect launched September 29, 2026, giving federal SOCs auditable agentic automation.
  • October 1, 2026 board addition Jeff McElfresh brings AT&T-scale connectivity and cybersecurity experience.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Health Savings account

Income protection

PTO

Paid parental leave

Jury duty pay

Bereavement leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Family Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
PR Newswire
Oct 12th, 2026
Leidos joins US Army's Reveille Forge, a "permanent hackathon" for early tech integration testing

Leidos is taking part in Reveille Forge, the US Army's new permanent integration and testing environment, to help spot technology integration problems sooner. The Army set up the site after its Operation Jailbreak exercise earlier this year. Reveille Forge replaces periodic events with a continuous "integrate-first" approach. Government, industry, and academia can test how technologies work together before they reach soldiers in the field. Leidos recently completed Jailbreak Sprint 1.5 at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. It followed the first sprint at Fort Carson, Colorado, in June, where the company tested its IFPC Inc 2, MXR, and ALPS systems. "Now, Reveille Forge gives the Army and industry an enduring environment to integrate early, test together and mature capabilities faster," said Matt Becker, a Leidos vice president.

PR Newswire
Oct 12th, 2026
Leidos picks X-Bow to supply rocket motors for US Army's low-cost cruise missile

X-Bow Systems, a US maker of solid rocket motors, has been selected by Leidos to develop and produce booster motors for the US Army's new Low-Cost Containerized Munition (LCCM), a low-cost cruise missile. The company announced the deal on October 12, 2026, at the Association of the United States Army annual meeting in Washington. X-Bow will handle design, qualification testing, and static fires before full-rate production in 2027. Leidos will build the munitions in large quantities under the Department of War's "Arsenal of Freedom" initiative. "Modern conflict is decided by how many rounds you can put downrange, not how exquisite each one is," said chief executive officer Jason Hundley. It is the sixth new propulsion program X-Bow has won in 2026. The company recently completed its first major production contract, delivering more than 2,100 rocket motors.

High Growth Scotland
Oct 8th, 2026
Founders and finance leaders shortlisted for Scotland Women in Technology Awards.

Founders and finance leaders shortlisted for Scotland Women in Technology Awards. Business founders, financial services executives and computing educators are among the finalists for the 2026 Scotland Women in Technology Awards, Why? Free to subscribe, no paywall, daily business news digest. Business founders, financial services executives and computing educators are among the finalists for the 2026 Scotland Women in Technology Awards, following more than 200 nominations across 10 categories. The shortlist was announced at headline sponsor Morgan Stanley's Glasgow office. Winners will be revealed at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Thursday 5 November. Now in their ninth year, the awards recognise contributions across career stages, from rising stars and career changers to mentors, innovators and leaders. They also recognise gender diversity allies, diversity initiatives and inclusive recruitment practices. Sheryl Newman, founder of Appetite for Business, is shortlisted for Inspirational Woman of the Year alongside Hypercube product manager Ivona Voroneckaja, dressCode founder and computer science teacher Toni Scullion, and ScottishPower cyber governance lead Emma Mackenzie. The Female Innovator category includes StructuredAF founder Alex Sheach, AffectiveHalo founder and chief executive Esma Benssassi, Morgan Stanley executive director Colette Robinson, and Megan Reutin, global head of data science, advanced analytics and AI at Grünenthal. Silka Patel, founder and chair of Scotland Women in Technology, said: "Since founding SWiT 18 years ago, I have been a big believer in the position that if you cannot see it, then you cannot be it. This year's incredible shortlist which includes computing teachers, tech associates, company founders and vice presidents at globally renowned firms highlights that representation does indeed exist, and gender championship is happening across the breadth of roles that exist within the tech sector - from the grassroots to global networks. I cannot wait to celebrate each of our finalists in November." Lloyds Banking Group, Leidos and Gigged AI are competing for Inclusive Recruiter of the Year. The Diversity Initiative shortlist comprises the ScotlandIS Scholarship with Education Academy Scotland, dressCode's Hopper Awards and the Ada Scotland Festival. Modulr's Chloe Masterson, whose role is in AI and automation, appears in both the Career Changer and Rising Star shortlists. Fellow Rising Star finalists are Asha Mullen, associate digital consultant at Storm ID, and Bolu Omosowon, software engineer at JPMorganChase. Other categories recognise unsung heroes, mentors, gender diversity allies and everyday leaders, with finalists working across organisations including Morgan Stanley, JPMorganChase, Adobe, Dropbox and Kaluza. Marina Carson, executive director at Morgan Stanley, said: "When women thrive in technology, innovation thrives. Morgan Stanley is proud to headline sponsor the Scotland Women in Technology Awards, recognising those breaking barriers, driving change, and shaping the future of our industry." In case you missed it: The Royal Bank of Scotland is the awards' gold sponsor. SWiT has also appointed Margaret Totten, chief revenue officer at Yavrio, as vice chair. A board trustee since 2019, she previously served as the organisation's treasurer.

CSRwire
Oct 7th, 2026
Leidos Australia recognised as MRO Business of the Year at the Australian Aviation Awards.

Leidos Australia recognised as MRO Business of the Year at the Australian Aviation Awards. October 7, 2026 Leidos Australia is proud to announce that its Mission Equipment Service Centre (MESC) has been recognised as MRO Business of the Year at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards. The award highlights the critical role the MESC plays in supporting the availability, reliability and performance of airborne mission systems used in national security, emergency response and defence operations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Cairns, the Mission Equipment Service Centre is a unique sovereign capability, delivering advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for complex mission and surveillance systems installed on specialised aircraft. Over many years, the facility has grown into a leading centre of technical excellence, providing customers with responsive support and reducing reliance on overseas repair facilities. As the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the MESC provides sovereign support for radar, electro-optical, avionics and integrated mission systems, helping customers maximise aircraft availability and mission readiness while maintaining critical capabilities within Australia. Supporting organisations including the Australian Border Force, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Defence, State Police and Fire Services, alongside international customers such as the Indonesian Navy, Singapore Ministry of Defence and Royal New Zealand Air Force, the MESC has established a reputation for technical excellence and responsive customer support. The centre is CASA Part 145 certified, operates to ISO 9001 and AS9110 quality standards, is an OEM-authorised L3Harris WESCAM service centre and a Raytheon SeaVue Surveillance Radar Intermediate Level Maintenance facility. Beyond maintenance and repair services, the MESC delivers a comprehensive sustainment capability, supporting research and development, fleet modifications, system upgrades, obsolescence management, flight testing and remote technical support. This end-to-end approach enables customers to sustain and evolve complex mission systems throughout their operational life. Recent projects have further demonstrated the depth of expertise within the team and its ability to solve complex technical challenges. The MESC recently expanded its sovereign capability through several significant achievements, including entry into the US Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) program following endorsement by L3Harris WESCAM. The team also developed an innovative in-house repair solution for Auxiliary Fuel Probes on the Dash 8 fleet after the original manufacturer deemed the components irreparable. By engineering a local repair capability, the team restored critical aircraft capability at a fraction of the cost and time of external repair, returning 11 fuel probes to service in less than one week rather than the several months typically required through traditional repair pathways. The MESC's commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in its operational performance. In 2025, the team achieved an average repair turnaround time of just 15 days, well below its internal 30-day target and significantly faster than the industry norm of approximately 90 days. The facility also recorded zero early field failures, zero foreign object debris (FOD) detections, zero maintenance errors and zero negative customer feedback, demonstrating exceptional quality and reliability. Leidos Australia's Vice President Airborne Solutions, Adrian Pettifor, said the award recognises the expertise, innovation and dedication of the people behind the capability. "This recognition is a credit to our Mission Equipment Service Centre team, whose technical expertise, commitment to innovation and customer focus continue to set the benchmark for mission systems sustainment." "Every day they support the systems that enable critical surveillance, emergency response and national security operations. Their work strengthens Australia's sovereign aerospace capability while delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers." The recognition also reflects the strong partnerships the MESC has built across industry. L3Harris WESCAM has described the facility as "a benchmark of excellence in the MRO sector," recognising not only its technical capability but also its culture of accountability and continuous improvement. While the award recognises outstanding performance over the past year, it also highlights the growing importance of sovereign mission systems sustainment capabilities in supporting customers operating in demanding and often mission-critical environments. Leidos Australia congratulates all finalists and winners recognised at this year's Australian Aviation Awards and thanks its customers, partners and suppliers for their continued trust and collaboration. Most importantly, this recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and professionalism of the Mission Equipment Service Centre team, whose work continues to support critical aviation operations across Australia and the region.

PR Newswire
Oct 6th, 2026
Leidos appoints Stephen Vather as senior vice president of investor relations

Leidos has appointed Stephen Vather as senior vice president of investor relations. Vather joins from Leonardo DRS, where he served as senior vice president of corporate development and investor relations, helping lead the company's return to public markets. Previously, he spent nine years at ManTech leading mergers and acquisitions and investor relations, starting his career in investment banking. Vather will succeed Stuart Davis, who rejoined Leidos in 2021 and will continue through the third-quarter earnings cycle before retiring in March. Davis has held investor relations roles at Perspecta, CSRA, ManTech and SRA International over his 42-year career. Leidos, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, employs 50,000 people globally and reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended 2 January 2026.