Engineering Intern - AAT

Austal•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a defense prime contractor and designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships. AT develops and implements advanced maritime technologies to enhance operational capacities and improve defense-system readiness. It operates a technology hub in Charlottesville, Virginia, and oversees the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) in Danville, Virginia. The AM COE works to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent-request support to sustain the Nation’s fleet. The Engineering Intern will support work in additive and advanced manufacturing, robotics and industrial automation, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. The role includes operating and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment, processing and inspecting printed parts, assisting engineering staff, reviewing drawings, and helping resolve technical issues. The intern will communicate with internal and external customers and contribute to engineering procedures and deliverables focused on cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives. The position reports to the Sr Department Manager - Engineering. Candidates must be pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering, specifically Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and have completed the fourth semester of their discipline-specific engineering curriculum. Candidates must provide proof of U.S. Person status. They will be trained on current CAD software and must demonstrate basic navigation skills within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited university.
Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Successfully completed the fourth semester of the discipline-specific engineering curriculum.
Be able to provide proof of U.S. Person status.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be self-motivated to learn and succeed.
Be able to communicate innovative approaches and ideas to a supervisor.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and in a production environment.
Demonstrate project and time management skills.
Demonstrate systematic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities.
Show a strong sense of ownership.
Clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to internal and external customers.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate basic navigation expertise in the current CAD software within the first 30 days of employment after training.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software.

Responsibilities

Perform daily operation and maintenance tasks on additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment.
Process printed parts, including inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), and post-process machining.
Assist engineers and technicians operating additive manufacturing equipment.
Review engineering drawings before part manufacturing.
Perform basic engineering calculations as required.
Interface with equipment suppliers and raw material vendors.
Evaluate and solve technical issues in equipment operation.
Update Vendor-Furnished Information according to supervisor guidance.
Generate reports as required.
Communicate with internal and external customers on technical matters.
Maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout product development to achieve cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.