High School Engineering Intern

Birmingham, AL, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Program Management
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration
  • Research
  • Presentations
  • Process Improvement
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Professional Development
  • Supervision
  • Communication
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • System Integration Testing

Summary

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Management Intern will gain hands-on experience working alongside a mentor at the Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services/KSRE facility located in Birmingham, AL. The intern will support ongoing projects, as well as participate in the development and implementation of new processes and technologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Interfacing with engineers on new designs and research activities.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality.
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, and safety teams to resolve technical issues and improve plant operations.
  • Conduct research and analysis to evaluate new technologies and process improvements.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on projects and process improvements.
  • Assist engineering teams with project related needs.
  • Understand, support, and comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
  • Other duties in support of KSRE operations and processes as well as taking advantage of opportunities to enhance learning in field of engineering and professional development.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : No supervisory responsibilities.

Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong aptitude in logic and math in addition to having an ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
  • U.S. Citizen


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this role
  • Strong preference for 3.0 GPA or above


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Must be 16 years of age of older
  • Currently enrolled in high school
  • Successfully completed two years of high school
  • Recommended by technical/vocational school instructor
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Strong math skills.


WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This assignment will require:
    • Working in both an office and a laboratory setting
    • Ability to wear PPE when entering the laboratory
    • Use of a computer for extended periods of time may be necessary


In performing the work for this position, the Intern must be able to:

  • Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
  • Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
  • Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.
  • Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work.
  • Lift / carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. in performing the work.
  • Pull or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs. in performing the work.
  • Grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation).
  • Reach for objects above the head or below the waist.
  • Stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or by bending the legs.
  • Withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10152085
  • Position Id: 85347-367923
  • Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. develops and delivers a wide range of products, services and solutions that support government and commercial customers around the world. We specialize in delivering mission-critical systems, advanced technologies and engineering solutions in areas ranging from unmanned solutions to space systems, secure communications, C5ISR, training and more. With offices across the United States and in technology centers around the globe, our people are dedicated to solving complex challenges that demand creative, innovative thinking.

Kratos offers a competitive Benefits package including a 401(k) plan with an employer match and an employee stock purchase program.

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