Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Industrial Engineering Intern - Hyper-RF Division

At AV, we firmly believe that all internships are not created equal. Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. Unlike many other internship programs, we strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a passion for production engineering, particularly in the domain of RF technologies. You will be working with the engineers and scientists to develop and test custom solutions for next-gen radar, phased array telemetry, radio, and perimeter intrusion detection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers, technicians, and project managers.

• Perform technology research, including trade studies and comparative analysis.

• Analyze production floor efficiency through observations, data collection, and analyses.

• Develop and optimize production floor layouts by conceptualizing spatial configurations.

• Simulate and analyze workflow efficiency by modeling material and personnel flow.

• Critique and improve work instructions, traveler practices, and QA documentation.

• Propose process optimization solutions and execute process implementation logistics.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.

• Due to the nature of this role US Citizenship is required.

• Currently enrolled or recently completed post-secondary program in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• Willing and able to work on-site at the Germantown, MD AV office for the duration of the internship.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong background and interest in one or more of: industrial engineering, product lifecycle, hardware and software testing, data analysis, process optimization.

Desired Skills

We are looking to hire multiple interns to support a variety of projects, so experience in any of the following areas is desired:

• Experience with manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, testing) and process optimization.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and/or DMAIC.

• Skills in system integration, data collection, and/or root cause analysis.

• Competency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel or MATLAB.

• Experience with hardware design, assembly, prototype and production test design, and test execution.

• Participation in extracurricular student engineering competitions.

Hourly Rate Range: $20 - $25

This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.

Note: Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

AV is a global defense technology leader delivering battlefield proven systems and next-generation capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From loitering munitions and autonomous robotic systems to counter -UAS, loitering munitions, directed energy, cyber, and mission command systems, AV’s proven solutions are based on learnings from over 50,000 autonomous systems delivered to battlefield to meet evolving threats head on. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.