Computer/Electrical Engineering Intern
Company: Leidos
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
In our Albuquerque NM office, we are looking to design and
perform a variety of experiments for an applied Research and
Development support contract. You will get to work alongside a
multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with Government
researchers doing meaningful experiments primarily in a laboratory
with some field testing. You will be at the forefront of new and
defining research into the basics of laser and laser systems
development Experience with detectors, cameras, calibration
equipment and diagnostic equipment is required for test equipment
for a variety of electro/mechanical-optical experiments.
Understanding of electrical systems and interaction with optical
systems specializing in computer vision and imaging processing
technologies. Design, build, align and calibrate custom testbeds
and test equipment. Design, build and test instrument control and
data acquisition hardware and software. Modify and develop data
acquisition tools using software such as LabVIEW. Modify and
develop data reduction and analysis tools using software such as
MATLAB or EXCEL. The ideal candidate will work independently as
well as with a team, learn new skills quickly, demonstrate
excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be organized,
detail-oriented, careful, flexible, and self-motivated with a
can-do attitude. Basic Qualifications Pursuing a degree in
electro-optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering, systems engineering, computer science or mathematics
with some prior relevant experience. Must be able to obtain Secret
security clearance. Experience with some of the following:
operating mechanical-electro-optical equipment such as, sources,
detectors, sensors, lasers, and characterization equipment;
collecting, analyzing, interpreting data, writing test plans,
documenting test results and generating reports; performing
computer-based data acquisition and analysis. Experience with C++,
Python, MATLAB, and Linux Experience with lasers, sources, optics,
electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment and
diagnostic equipment is required. Good computer skills are
required, with proficiency in document writing and presentation.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. US
citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications Experience is
desired in Air Force Research Laboratory laser design, build,
alignment, and calibration; data acquisition development; and test
planning, data collection and test reporting. Experience is desired
in operating system development and modification, parallel
processing, and software engineering 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:
February 25, 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 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Rio Rancho , Computer/Electrical Engineering Intern, Engineering , Albuquerque, New Mexico
