Engineer Intern
ND DEFENSE LLC•West Point, MS
•$0 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
ND Defense is seeking Engineering Interns in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering to support manufacturing operations and engineering projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in a defense manufacturing environment, including electrical assembly, harness and cable fabrication, work instruction development, process documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with production and quality teams.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field
- Completed at least two years of coursework in the applicable engineering discipline
- Basic understanding of electrical assembly processes, wiring methods, and soldering techniques
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documents
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR §120.62)
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to CAD or electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards for cable and wire harness assemblies
- Coursework or project experience with PLCs, control systems, or circuit design
- Experience with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers)
- Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with electrical assembly operations, including wire harness fabrication, cable routing, connector termination, and component installation
- Support the programming, setup, and documentation of automated and semi-automated assembly equipment under the direction of senior engineers
- Draft and revise manufacturing work instructions, job travelers, and standard operating procedures for assembly processes
- Create and update wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and interconnect documents
- Support the development and documentation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and test fixtures
- Conduct time studies, measurements, and data collection to support process improvement initiatives
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
- Assist with electrical testing, continuity checks, and quality verification of completed assemblies
- Support engineering change notice (ECN) processing and drawing revision control
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities as needed
- Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams on active projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Career Level
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