Engineering Intern

Job Description

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

Current open internship opportunities in the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Integration and Test
• Analysis
• Materials and Process
• Supply Chain

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Performs entry level assistance in engineering. With oversight and guidance from technical staff, interns apply academic theory, education, and training to real life Unmanned Aerial Systems aircraft projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist Design, Development, and Production teams by applying academic skills to fast-paced engineering projects and programs. Typical tasks may include:

• • Mechanical Engineering - CAD design, hardware selection, design for manufacturing, drawing changes
  • Electrical Engineering - electrical component design, schematics, harness design, power analysis
  • Software Engineering - Software Engineering - Embedded C++/C, MATLAB, software test w/ hardware
  • Integration and Test - Mechanical, electrical, SW system integration and testing projects
  • Structural Analysis - specialization within mechanical engineering, using advanced application of software to analyze static, dynamic, modes, and aeroelasticity.
  • Materials and Process - Composite materials, material specifications, procedures, metallic coatings
  • Supply Chain - Purchase request/order automation, strategic supplier support, and data analysis, operational process improvement

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• May organize engineering data using spreadsheet tools.
• May support technical presentation creation.
• May aid in the development of technical manual narratives and graphics.
• May attend supplier, customer and IPT Engineering meetings, assisting with the preparation of meeting materials. (conference rooms, agenda, presentation materials, and taking meeting minutes).
• May prepare and processes Purchase Requests, monitor purchase requests and resolve open actions.
• May interface independently within the engineering department and other functional groups.
• Responsible for working tasks within allocated budget.
• Must accurately charge time spent on jobs.
• Other duties may be assigned to expand support to the team and provide professional career development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

COMPENSATION: $25/hour

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Basic working level knowledge of Microsoft tools (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Detailed understanding and application of technical documentation and engineering processes and practices.
• Ability to generate compliant documentation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• In process of obtaining a BS or MS degree in Engineering.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-25% - May be required to travel between locations.

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THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES