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2027 Summer - Product Engineering Intern - Melbourne FL

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

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Compensation
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Location
Melbourne, FL
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The Product Engineering Intern will collaborate with experienced engineers in DRS’s Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems business and gain hands-on experience through projects from start to finish. The role supports semiconductor product and process development, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing improvements. The summer internship is a full-time, paid opportunity in Melbourne, Florida.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Semiconductor Process DevelopmentSemiconductor Product DevelopmentTroubleshootingStatistical TechniquesDesign of ExperimentsStatistical Process ControlProblem SolvingCommunicationOrganizationTeamwork

Qualifications

Active Engineering EnrollmentTwo Years of CollegeJunior or SeniorGPA 3.0+U.S. CitizenshipActive DOD Clearance or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job ID: 115945

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Melbourne FL

Collaborate with and learn from experienced Product Engineers in our Electro-Optical & Infrared Systems line of business. Our Summer Internship Program offers a full-time, paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working in a culture defined by friendliness and teamwork at DRS. What sets us apart? Our engineers enjoy dynamic work environments where they’re not confined to a single task. As an intern, you’ll have the chance to engage in projects from start to finish, with plenty of opportunities for exploration and growth along the way.

Come discover what makes DRS different and take the next step in your engineering journey!

Job Responsibilities

  • Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of semiconductor processing or semiconductor products/devices.

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing processes or products and make modifications and improvements as needed.

  • Compile and evaluate process or product design and test data.

  • Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes.

  • Working knowledge of statistical techniques in process development such as Design of Experiments and SPC.

  • Support engineering with routine engineering duties and/or hands-on tasks

  • Work independently on daily tasks

  • Assist in design, build and/or procurement of new or improved machines, tools, fixtures and material handling equipment and coordinating the implementation

  • Under direction, responsible for completing process documentation, bill of materials, route sheets, etc

  • Review project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the design for manufacture

  • Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified electrical and/or mechanical components or assemblies for products

  • Under direction, set up and conduct tests of units and components

  • Analyze test results related to the design and test objectives and adjusts equipment to bring within specification; record these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods

  • Assist in the creation of documentation to maintain equipment

  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

  • Assist in the development of plant layouts, manufacturing methods and process improvements

  • May coordinate maintenance projects

Qualifications

  • Must be actively enrolled in a 4-years undergraduate Engineering degree in EE, CS, or SWE.

  • Have completed at least 2 years of college and be at least a Junior or Senior at time of application with a 3.0 GPA or better.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to solve complex problems using your natural curiosity.

  • Work effectively as a member of a team or on individual tasks.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

How this job compares

Set against the 567 open Product Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$158–317K/yr396 salary ranges
  • US median$23–32/hr43 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Product Engineering jobs in Florida and 567 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Product Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (374 postings).
Education
174 of the 567 open Product Engineering jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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