Electrical Engineering Intern - Spring 2024

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision and mentorship of members of the Engineering Staff, the Engineering Intern undertakes a variety of on-going activities and assigned projects at varying levels of professional complexity requiring knowledge within an area of specialty and/or engineering college major.  The Engineering Intern works as a member of the Engineering team in support of contracted tasks including design, modeling, analysis, fabrication, and test activities.  The Engineering Intern will interact directly with multidiscipline professionals in the planning and implementation of assigned projects.  The Engineering Internship is a developmental position and is restricted to college students whose major and personal interests are aligned with the role of the engineering organization and hiring department.  It is a goal of the internship program to expose the student to the technical business environment to better prepare the student to make informed continued education and career decisions.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.         Participate in technical projects and programs designed to develop personal and professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the Engineering Department.

2.         Perform various duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department based on area of specialty.  Examples of typical assignments include:

• System and subsystem analysis and requirements specification.
• System and subsystem modeling and performance analysis.                
• Design of electrical, mechanical, and/or optical components to engineering specifications
• Fabrication and debug of prototype electrical, mechanical, and/or optical hardware.
• Test and measurement using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, temperature probes, etc. ...
• Component investigations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Organization and correlation of test data in electronic format utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
• Creation of technical documentation.
• Software programming.

3.         Interact directly with colleagues and other internal or external resources in the planning of assignments and completion of projects.

4.         Conduct research and prepare reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.

5.         Along with other interns in the Company, participate in a presentation for the Executive Staff designed to summarize the internship experience and describe at least one completed project.

6.         Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree program. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions.
• Has excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.  
• Perform tasks as defined by the Engineering department that require understanding of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Must be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner. 
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision. 
• Familiarity with basic Engineering tools and/or machine equipment.
• Computer literacy and the ability to learn new computer software efficiently.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of Radio waves, Microwave or RF courses or interest in RF design and focus (Preferred).
• Successful completion of Power system courses or interest in power electronics (Preferred)

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off.

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