High School Engineering Intern

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Management Intern will gain hands-on experience working alongside a mentor at the Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services/KSRE facility located in Birmingham, AL. The intern will support ongoing projects, as well as participate in the development and implementation of new processes and technologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong aptitude in logic and math in addition to having an ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this role
• Strong preference for 3.0 GPA or above

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 16 years of age of older
• Currently enrolled in high school
• Successfully completed two years of high school
• Recommended by technical/vocational school instructor
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong math skills.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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
  
  
  
  

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

• Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.
• Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work.
• Lift / carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. in performing the work.
• Pull or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs. in performing the work.
• Grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation).
• Reach for objects above the head or below the waist.
• Stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or by bending the legs.
• Withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels.