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Engineering Intern - Washington, DC

HII
Washington, DC Intern
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2025
Requisition Number: 22035

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $47,699.00 - $47,699.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Intern

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies provides support to the Naval Research Lab for their work in Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Research and Development. This includes performing on-site experimental and theoretical research in pulsed-power physics and engineering, plasma physics, intense laser and charged-particle-beam physics, radiation production and transport, electromagnetic-launcher technology, the physics of low-energy nuclear reactions (<20 MeV), the physics of advanced energetics, production of high-power microwave sources, and the development of new techniques to diagnose and advance these experiments.

The intern candidate will be an HII - Mission Technologies employee but report daily to NRL on the Maryland side of the Potomac near the southernmost part of Washington DC. The candidate will support plasma physics research into phases of atomic and molecular, nuclear, solid state, thermal, and other physical phenomena. They will help to develop theories and laws based on observed results of experiments and predicts phenomena based on theoretical considerations in areas of application such as acoustics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, heat, light, mechanics, radiation, optics, and lasers.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Internships are available to help students gain real-world experience in the work force. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior leadership. Support the Engineering team with engineering functions in one or more of the following specialties: electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, and/or chemical. Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree with between 40% and 60% of the required credits completed in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields.
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 (unweighted)
  • Experience with hardware & computer engineering
  • Ability to participate in team-based research and development with close coordination by mentor,
  • Ability to communicate orally and in written reports to support peer-reviewed publications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Preferred Requirements

  • Enrollment in in an official cooperative education/training program at their secondary school
  • Self-starter. Seizes opportunities to initiate and take ownership of projects and improvements. Eager to broaden range of responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

Salary : $47,699

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