Intern, Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2024)

Danbury Mission Technologies is part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.

 

Position Overview:

You will benefit from working side by side with a talented and experienced group of professionals eager to mentor.  Day to day activities can involve significant interaction with various functional groups such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering and Manufacturing, allowing for additional broad learning opportunities.   Position will begin in June 2024 and run through August 2024.

 

Responsibilities:

As a Manufacturing Engineering summer Intern, you’ll be supporting the detail design, analysis, integration and test of advanced optical and electro-mechanical systems for state-of-the-art military (ground, airborne, space) systems. You’ll be responsible for detail design and analysis of flight articles and/or test fixtures, coordinating engineering changes, supporting assembly and test, compiling and presenting designs and analysis to the engineering teams.  Assisting in hands-on floor work. Assist with 3D printing of tooling and flight simulated parts.

 

Education Requirements: 

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 college credits.

 

Experience Required: 

• Knowledge of CAD modeling (PTC CREO4 preferred, Solidworks acceptable)
• Familiarity of PTC/Simulate, MathCAD or other analysis packages
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power point
• Experience and ability in the preparation of technical reports and presentations
• Familiarity with machine design, strength of materials and machine shop practices

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• May be required to wear cleanroom attire in support of cleanroom tasks.
• Able to lift/move computer and printer equipment

 

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

 

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.  For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance:  https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.