Fall 2026 Intern - Quality Engineer Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL (Job ID 1408875700)

Description

Job ID: 114939 

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.

• Business Unit: Land Electronics
• Location: Melbourne, FL
• Career Functional Area: Quality
• Telework Type: Onsite
• Type: Internship
• Schedule: 15-20 hours/week
• Shift: 1st shift

Quality matters most when the mission cannot afford failure. As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will support the systems, processes, and product improvements that help ensure our technologies perform reliably for the people who depend on them. This fall internship offers hands-on exposure to real engineering and manufacturing challenges, with opportunities to contribute to quality planning, problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts across cross-functional teams. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain visibility into how quality supports customer requirements and program execution and build practical skills that translate directly to a future career in engineering. This is a strong opportunity for a student who wants to learn quickly, contribute meaningfully, and see how disciplined quality practices drive mission success.

• Support the development and execution of quality plans that translate customer and program requirements into effective quality activities.
• Analyze product and process information to help identify trends, improve performance, and strengthen overall product quality.
• Partner with engineering, test, inspection, and manufacturing teams to help resolve quality issues and improve workmanship, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action efforts for product and process issues, helping drive problems to effective resolution.
• Contribute to internal audits, quality system activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Assist with nonconforming material review and help support Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, and product quality improvement teams.
• Help address customer and supplier quality topics through data gathering, documentation review, audit support, and corrective action follow-up.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program in an  Engineering discipline
• At least two years of academic experience with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to support a 15-20 hour per week, onsite schedule
• Basic understanding of quality principles, statistics, and continuous improvement tools such as ISO standards, Six Sigma, or SPC.
• Ability to read technical drawings, interpret specifications, and understand structured engineering documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Good problem-solving skills and an interest in identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions.
• Comfortable organizing, analyzing, and reporting information related to products, processes, or test results.
• Able to work independently with guidance in a professional manufacturing environment.

• Coursework or project experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, software, or supplier quality environments.
• Familiarity with military specifications, regulated environments, or highly technical product development.
• Exposure to audit activities, process improvement projects, or data analysis tools.
• Interest in pursuing quality-related credentials such as ASQ certification in the future.

• Gain hands-on experience on work that directly supports product performance, customer confidence, and mission success.
• Learn from experienced engineers and quality professionals in a highly collaborative environment.
• Build practical skills in problem solving, root cause analysis, quality systems, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that offer visibility beyond day-to-day intern assignments.

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