Mechanical Design Intern - Work Based Learning

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to do real work in support of our mission.  We offer challenging assignments and provide the necessary training and mentorship to ensure that you learn and grow in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our student program provides a full array of activities providing you the opportunity to learn about other parts of the business, get to know your team members, and have some fun!

 

Responsibilities:

• Create assembly layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using creo for solid modeling and pdmlink for data management
• Apply annotations, notes, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) consistent with the ASME y14.5 standard
• Interact and coordinate with all engineering disciplines to deliver comprehensive design, engineering, and specification packages
• Willing to dedicate a commitment of time

 

Education Requirements: 

• Currently attending a high school providing technical education and enrolled in a formal work study program. 

 

Experience Required:

• 0 years

 

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

The position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information; therefore, US Person status is required.

Visa Restrictions: 

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings: 

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: 

ARKA 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.