Research Engineer Intern

Description
This is where your legacy begins! The Biological, Chemical, Materials Science Branch of the Leidos Innovations Center is currently looking for a Research Engineer Intern to work in our San Diego, California office. We are seeking a broadly trained and highly motivated engineer for advanced technology research and development programs focused on prototype instrument development, characterizations and analysis, testing, and optimizations for a range of biological, chemical, and materials applications. This is a highly dynamic and integrative environment in which talented and creative scientists can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work effectively as a member of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team consisting of biologists, chemists, mathematicians, statisticians, and engineers
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to automate laboratory processes using commercial and custom hardware in support of government-funded efforts for novel applications
• Assist with the integration of chemistry and biology applications to develop new innovative technologies and products
• Quickly adapt to evolving research needs, willingness to learn new techniques, and rapidly acquire new scientific knowledge and stay informed on emerging technologies
• Candidates should follow sound scientific practices, maintain effective documentation of activities and analyses, and be able to effectively communicate findings and reasoning with other team members

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with at least 1 year of technical experience (technical experience obtained through schooling can be counted towards total years of experience)
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Team-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with people from diverse areas and disciplines
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment
• Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovative thinking
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with computer modeling and simulation
• Programming experience for Graphical User Interface development
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology laboratory techniques and previous chem/bio laboratory experience is a plus
• Possess US government Security Clearance

Original Posting Date: 2024-09-03While 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 $44,850.00 - $81,075.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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