Job Description

WE ARE SEEKING A CANDIDATE EITHER IN OR ENTERING THEIR JUNIOR OR SENIOR YEAR OF COLLEGE TO WORK AS INTERN FOR OUR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING GROUP.   CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO THE GREATER FORT WORTH, TX AREA AND BE ABLE TO WORK AT LEAST 15 HOURS PER WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL SEMESTER AND 30 HOURS PER WEEK DURING THE SUMMER BREAK.  THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE BOTH REMOTE AND ON-SITE WORK RESPONSIBILITIES.   

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision and mentorship of members of the Systems Engineering Staff, the Systems Engineering Intern undertakes a variety of on-going activities and assigned projects at varying levels of professional complexity requiring knowledge within an area of specialty and/or engineering college major. The Systems Engineering Intern works as a member of the Engineering team in support of contracted tasks including design, modeling, analysis, fabrication, and test activities. The Engineering Intern will interact directly with multidiscipline professionals in the planning and implementation of assigned projects. The Engineering Internship is a developmental position and is restricted to 3rd or 4th year college students or graduate students whose major and personal interests are aligned with the role of the engineering organization and hiring department. It is a goal of the internship program to expose the student to the technical business environment to better prepare the student to make informed continued education and career decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in technical projects and programs designed to develop personal and professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the Systems Engineering Department.
• Perform various duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Systems Engineering Department based on area of specialty. Examples of typical assignments include:
  • System and subsystem analysis and requirements specification.
  • System and subsystem modeling and performance analysis.                
  • Fabrication and debug of prototype electrical, mechanical, and/or optical hardware.
  • Test and measurement using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, temperature probes, vibration probes.
  • Component investigations with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Organization and correlation of test data in electronic format utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
  • Creation of technical documentation.
• Interact directly with colleagues and other internal or external resources in the planning of assignments and completion of projects
• Conduct research and prepare reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• Along with other interns in the Company, participate in a presentation for the Executive Staff designed to summarize the internship experience and describe at least one completed project
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Currently enrollment in an accredited technical Bachelor’s  or Master’s degree program in Systems Engineering (preferred) or Electrical Engineering.

Preferred- completion of at least one or more Model Based Systems Engineering courses. Also looking for candidates with interests and background in Reliability and Maintainability, Systems Safety, Human Factors, and Material Science.

Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.   Must be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision.

Computer skills, familiarity with basic shop tools and/or machine equipment, and an aptitude and understanding of basic electrical, mechanical, optical, or software engineering principles. Requires technical writing and documentation skills.

In order for interns to be considered for full-time opportunities after graduation, they must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.