Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring 2026 Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL (Job ID 1337775600)

Description

Job ID: 112965 

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Manufacturing Engineering Internship: Elevate Your Potential!

Looking to launch your career in manufacturing engineering? Seize the opportunity to become a pivotal part of our team as an intern for Spring 2026. Join us at DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL, where you will engage in transformative projects core to the innovation of material growth reactors and process equipment.

• Operate Manufacturing Equipment: Operate various types of manufacturing, material growth reactors, and process equipment to carry out complex experiments or grow custom materials.
• Provide Technical Support: Offer routine technical support to engineers and scientists regarding standard components, devices, materials, products, processes, and/or equipment.
• Perform Assembly Tasks: Responsibility may include testing, modifying, reworking, repairing, and building electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies.
• Work from Documentation: Execute tasks based on standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and sketches.
• Design and Testing: Involve in designing and/or testing prototype assemblies and production units while performing related manufacturing processes.
• Follow Procedures: Interpret and adhere to documents such as SOPs and safety rules to ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Interface Departments: Collaborate with other departments to ensure an efficient flow of information and materials.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators: like meeting production deadlines, quality of finished product (pass/fail rates), raw material stock levels, and compliance outcomes. In addition, you will read, and possibly develop wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties. 

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program or a two-year master's program in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Status as a Junior or Senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to support a 15-20 hours per week onsite schedule.
• Demonstrated strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experience handling small delicate components and using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in various computer applications, including Access, Excel, LabVIEW, and CAD.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma a plus.
• Experience with MRP systems is a plus.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination.

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. #LEL