Computer Engineering Intern
Company: Leidos
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
In our Albuquerque, NM office, we are seeking a Computer
Engineering Intern to design and perform a variety of experiments
for an applied Research and Development support contract. The
Intern will get to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in
collaboration with Government researchers doing fun experiments
primarily in a laboratory with some field testing. The Intern will
be at the forefront of new and defining research into the basics of
laser and laser systems development. Primary Responsibilities: Work
with detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic
equipment is required for test equipment for a variety of
electro/mechanical-optical experiments. Design, build, align, and
calibrate custom testbeds and test equipment. Design, build, and
test instrument control and data acquisition hardware. 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. Understand electrical systems and
interaction with optical systems. Understand different programing
techniques for image processing. Basic Qualifications: Currently
enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electro-Optics, Physics,
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems
Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics. Experience with
operating mechanical-electro-optical equipment such as, sources,
detectors, sensors, lasers, and characterization equipment.
Experience with collecting, analyzing, interpreting data, writing
test plans, documenting test results, and generating reports.
Experience with performing computer-based data acquisition and
analysis. Experience with lasers, sources, optics, electro-optics,
detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipment
is required. Good computer skills using Windows are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong
mechanical skills. Strong problem-solving, verbal and written
communication skills. U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain
a Secret Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience
with MATLAB, LabVIEW, ZEMAX, Solid-works, Linux, and Microsoft
operating systems. Experience in Air Force Research Laboratory
laser design, build, alignment, and calibration is desired.
Experience in data acquisition development is desired. Experience
in test planning, data collection and test reporting is desired. 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: March 12, 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, Albuquerque , Computer Engineering Intern, Engineering , Albuquerque, New Mexico
