Engineering Intern 2

HII's Mission Technologies division•Pocasset, MA

3d•$40,911 - $58,444•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.Come join HII! Where hard stuff is done right!!This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced technical environment to support our rapidly expanding portfolio of autonomous vessels. As HII Uncrewed Systems continues to push the boundaries of supplying the world’s most robust and reliable underwater vehicle platforms, one of our primary focuses is the comprehensive level of testing, troubleshooting and support for our products as part of our production process as well as products that are in-shop for repair, upgrade, warranty work or other services. The Field Services intern will apply basic knowledge of engineering principles to aid in ensuring vehicles and associated hardware are fit for use prior to being delivered to the customer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree with between 20% and 40% of the required credits completed.
Interest in being hands-on with electrical and mechanical systems
Is coachable and able to take direction as well as receive feedback
Ability to read and follow specific instructions in order given
Ability to communicate observations and results both verbally and written
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Ability to work on-site in Pocasset, MA
Experience being on boats, ships and other surface vessels

Responsibilities

Support the Engineering team with engineering functions in one or more of the following specialties: electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, and/or chemical.
Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support.
Participate in the testing and verification of performance for multiple REMUS vehicle variants as well as a variety of pieces of vehicle support equipment.
Prepare hardware, transport hardware to one of the local port locations, assist with sea-test activities in a deck-hand support role, return the hardware back to the Pocasset facility and aid in debriefing the appropriate stakeholders in the results of sea-test activities.
Perform other related duties as directed with supervision.