Engineering/Computer Science/Math/Physics Summer Intern

Reliance Test & Technology • Patuxent River, MD

12h

About The Position

This temporary summer student position supports the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. ATR is the Navy’s East Coast open-air test range and supports aviation, weapons system, and experimentation test and evaluation (T&E) events as well as warfighter training exercises. ATR provides real-time T&E services including data acquisition, instrumentation, data analysis, recording, test management, and airspace management to DoD and commercial customers. Complex, cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind instrumentation is developed and deployed within ATR’s seven branches; Aircraft Signature & Avionics Measurement (ASAM), Optical Systems, Range Operations, Range Support, Range Systems, Telemetry Systems, and Test Management. The intern will be exposed to innovative technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rewarding technical challenges to solve every day!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current enrollment in a relevant STEM Bachelor of Science degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and possess the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, as well as work independently on tasks
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be able to meet deadlines
• Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving skills and think critically
• Must possess strong general computer skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and successfully pass drug screening
• Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
• Employment and start date contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, and Physics.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more Branch, getting experience with the different technologies and missions of each.
• Support one of the following teams: Range Display Systems, Telemetry Engineering, Electro-Optical Tracking Systems, Electronic Warfare, Range Safety, Photo-G, GPS, or Patuxent River Infrared Signature Measurement.
• Supports engineering, software development, and/or other technical efforts based on team assignment and the student’s degree and interests.
• Design and develop software and/or hardware solutions for T&E or data acquisition instrumentation systems.
• Tests, calibrates, and configures T&E or data acquisition instrumentation systems.
• Maintains and improves the performance of existing hardware systems or software applications.
• Provides technical expertise in the research and investigation of emerging technologies to support flight test requirements.
• Provides operational project and/or real-time mission support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED