Job Description
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
STUDENT INTERN‐ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ABOUT VK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS:
VK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS IS ENGAGED IN THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANUFACTURE OF HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SUPPORTING ARCHITECTURE FOR HAND-HELD WEAPON SYSTEMS. SINCE 2014, WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MANUFACTURED, ASSEMBLED, PROGRAMMED, FIRED, AND PULLED DATA FROM A SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS.
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SOLUTIONS TO OUR CUSTOMERS BY SUPPLYING THEM WITH INNOVATIVE TOOLS TO PROTECT AND SERVE.
VISION:
OUR VISION IS TO PRODUCE PRODUCTS THAT INCREASE GLOBAL SECURITY AND SAVE AMERICAN LIVES.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
WE ARE SEEKING AN INTERN WHO CAN ASSIST OUR EXISTING TENURED TEAM OF EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERS.
WHY INTERN FOR VK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS?
VK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS IS A SMALL COMPANY MAKING BLEEDING-EDGE PRODUCTS. AS AN INTERN FOR VK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, YOU WILL BE FULLY IMMERSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF ENGINEERING OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART EMBEDDED SYSTEMS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SOFTWARE FOCUS INCLUDES:
PARTICIPATE IN THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING OF LOW AND HIGH-LEVEL SOFTWARE
DESIGN AND EXECUTE SOFTWARE TESTS
MAINTAIN CODE IN SOURCE CONTROL
PARTICIPATE IN CODE REVIEWS
ELECTRONICS HARDWARE FOCUS INCLUDES:
PARTICIPATE IN THE DESIGN OF EMBEDDED HARDWARE WITH ANALOG AND DIGITAL CIRCUITS
MAINTAIN DESIGN DOCUMENTS IN SOURCE CONTROL
PARTICIPATE IN DESIGN REVIEWS
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
USE VARIOUS TEST EQUIPMENT (OSCILLOSCOPES, MULTIMETERS, POWER SUPPLIES, ETC.) TO TEST AND DEBUG HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.
RESEARCH ALGORITHMS AND ELECTRONICS PARTS TO MEET SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WORK WITH COMPANY ENGINEERS
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
HAVE A DESIRE TO PRODUCE ONLY HIGH-QUALITY SYSTEMS
HAVE A STRONG INTEREST IN EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
MUST HAVE EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
DEMONSTRATE OUTSTANDING ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND FOLLOW-THROUGH
CAPABLE OF WORKING INDEPENDENTLY, AS WELL AS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH C / C++ PROGRAMMING, ANALOG, AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
OUR INTERNSHIP IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. CANDIDATES SHOULD BE SEEKING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, PHYSICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE, OR A RELATED FIELD.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER THAT LISTS THEIR AVAILABILITY
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE INTERNSHIP ENVIRONMENT AS THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS: INTERN MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY MAJORING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, PHYSICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE, OR A RELATED STEM FIELD AT THE JUNIOR OR SENIOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE LEVEL OR A GRADUATE CANDIDATE.
HOURS PER WEEK: 15-25 HOURS PER WEEK
HOW TO APPLY: TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP, EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO JENNIFER USENICK AT JUSENICK@VKINTSYS.COM
Company Description
About VK Integrated Systems is engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of hardware, software, and supporting architecture for use in hand-held weapon systems. Since 2014, we have successfully manufactured, assembled, programmed, fired and pulled data from a semi-automatic rifle with integrated electronics. Mission Our mission is to provide exceptional solutions to our customers by supplying them with innovative tools to help protect and serve. Vision Our vision is to produce products that increase global security and save American lives. Drug‐Free Workplace in an effort to safeguard workplace health, safety, and productivity. Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer drug screening and background check. Fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. VK Integrated Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.