Engineering Intern Summer 2025

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services/SRE (KSRE) is a market leader in testing, characterization, and understanding of advanced materials in extreme environments. From advanced carbon-carbon composites to complex refractory metals, KSRE brings world-class expertise and test facilities to the problems facing government and commercial customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

The Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience working alongside a mentor at the Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services/KSRE facility located in either the Birmingham , Alabama. The intern will support ongoing projects, as well as participate in the development and implementation of new processes and technologies. Due to the nature of our research KSRE can only consider U.S. Citizens for this opportunity.

Key Activities and responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an engineering bachelor’s degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related field
• Successfully completed at least 2 years of degree program
• Strong aptitude in logic and math in addition to having an ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Strong preference for 3.0 GPA or above
• U.S. Citizen
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this role
  
  

Work Environment & Conditions:

• 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
  

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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