Senior Technical Intern - Engineering Physics
About The Position
DRS Daylight Solutions offers an engineering internship supporting projects for its mid-infrared laser technology business, which serves government and commercial markets. The intern will work with a multidisciplinary engineering team, gain exposure to engineering-team practices, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers. The role is temporary and located in Madison, Wisconsin, with no telework or relocation available. The schedule is 9/80. The intern assists engineers with engineering assignments, supervised testing, data gathering, research, design analysis, calculations, and design details. The role also involves completing tasks on time, building professional relationships, learning the company’s engineering methods and practices, and supporting the organization’s mission, values, and culture. The stated pay range is $19.70–$28.20 per hour. The posting describes benefits that may include health insurance, retirement savings, paid leave, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and insurance coverage; some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Engineering student with some progress toward an engineering, Optical, or Physics Engineering degree.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build a good network.
- Diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with and assist engineers in various engineering assignments.
- Carry out basic work instructions to learn the fundamentals of the company.
- Conduct limited-scope testing under engineers’ supervision.
- Complete assigned tasks on time.
- Gather and assemble data for engineers.
- Assist with research in a particular field when required.
- Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under engineers’ supervision.
- Assist engineers with appropriate design details.
- Build a professional network and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Perform varied tasks to become familiar with engineering staff, methods, programs, and practices.
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development support.
- Life and disability insurance coverage.
- Company contribution to a health savings account.
- Telemedicine.
- Legal insurance.
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Career-growth and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
- Community service hours.
- Annual performance-based bonuses may be available.
- Equity awards may be available.
- Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
