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Engineering Intern - Systems Development

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, AL
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.kratosdefense.com/

    Description

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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

    • U.S. Citizen

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Pursuing a Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
    • Experience with MATLAB, python, C, C#
    • Experience using multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory equipment.
    • Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

    WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Work Environment & Conditions

    This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

    • Safety glasses
    • Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
    • Shoe covers

    Physical Demands

    In performing the work for this position, the engineer must be able to:

    • Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
    • Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
    • Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.

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    GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

    This Intern assignment will be responsible for supporting the research and development efforts of the Systems Development department. The role requires a highly motivated individual that will assist in the design of software and hardware in experimental settings. The intern will work under close supervision of a more experienced engineer or manager. Interns are assigned to business related projects.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    Support the engineering team in the following ways:

    • Develop interfaces between hardware and software.
    • Maintain inventory of items related to research and development efforts.
    • Prepare specifications for purchase of components and equipment.
    • Test electrical hardware, including circuit boards.
    • Design, implement, and maintain electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
    • Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems.
    • Interface with engineers and scientists of varying disciplines during the design of new systems.
    • Maintains knowledge of engineering discipline through familiarity with current literature
    • Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP),
    • Ensures compliance to all regulatory and safety requirements.
    • Performs other duties as may be required by supervisor.

    Other Job Functions

    • Other duties as assigned

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

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    About Company

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

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