Engineering Intern Summer 2023

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

This posting is for paid 2023 Summer Engineering Internship opportunities. Engineering interns work closely with and assist engineering staff with various engineering assignments. The program consists of hands-on real world experience in an engineering development environment. Participation in the program gives preference for future semesters as a co-op/intern within DRS Naval Power Systems. A typical student will participate in 2+ semesters as a co-op/intern at DRS throughout their junior and senior years.

Based upon needs of the business areas of focus may include working with systems, mechanical, electrical, test, embedded software, quality, sustaining, and manufacturing engineering covering power conversion, power distribution and configured navy nuclear products. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in attaining engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to the intern and DRS NPS Menomonee Falls.

Job Responsibilities

• Gathers and assembles data for assigned engineering team.
• Conducts mechanical/electrical/software drawing/code updates.
• Support new design programs during first article production.
• Dispositions non-conformances with mentor guidance.
• Assists manufacturing engineer to update work instruction documentation.
• Gains understanding of engineering methods, programs and practices via guidance from mentor(s), supervisor and interaction with other employees/co-workers.
• Performs other duties and assists in assigned projects.
• Establishes learning and development goals with mentor or supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Current accredited college or university enrollment; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in the relevant engineering field.
• Junior or Senior status with a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic engineering tool experience relevant to the discipline
• Quality orientation with attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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