FAQs
What is the job title for this internship?
The job title is 2025 Summer - Digital Design / Design Verification Engineer Intern.
Where will the internship take place?
The internship will take place at the DRS Dallas facility.
What are the core responsibilities of this internship?
The core responsibilities include supporting architecture tradeoff projects, participating in RTL coding and test bench development, and contributing to IC or FPGA design flows for synthesis, place and route, timing closure, and design verification testing.
What qualifications are required for this internship?
Candidates must be enrolled in an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least a 3.0 GPA, and must be available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2025.
Are there any citizenship requirements for this position?
Yes, U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require access to U.S. only data systems.
What skills are desired for this internship?
Candidates should have an understanding of digital logic and architecture concepts, basic knowledge of HDL/HVLs (e.g., VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, UVM), programming/scripting languages (e.g., C++, Perl, Python, TCL), good lab debug skills, and the ability to multi-task in an evolving engineering environment.
Is there mentorship available during the internship?
Yes, strong mentorship is provided, along with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
How often do interns work during the program?
Interns are expected to work full-time, which is 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during the summer.
What benefits are offered to interns?
Interns may receive competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as programs supporting career growth and professional development.
What type of work environment can interns expect?
Interns can expect an exciting and challenging work environment that rewards performance.
Are there flexible work schedules available?
Yes, the company offers flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program, along with competitive vacation and paid parental leave.
Is this internship open to all applicants?
Yes, Leonardo DRS is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.