At DES, we are a team of innovators who share a passion for critical thinking, inventing, and designing. We are committed to excellence in delivering technical solutions, research and development, prototype fabrications, small-batch / low-rate product manufacturing, technical analyses utilizing modeling and simulation tools, and test services for projects of all sizes. Our capabilities include mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering, requirements-based systems engineering design and development, design for manufacturing and sustainment, human factors engineering, and formal risk | opportunity management.
The Engineering Intern is responsible for supporting project work and related tasks at the direction of the engineering and technician team members. This role will report to the Program Manager and work to collaborate across all areas of DES while gaining exposure to engineering practices and principles. The Engineering Intern is responsible for applying the knowledge obtained through school to real-life situations.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively engage with engineering and technicians to apply basic principles to project work and designs.
- Prioritize safe workplace practices while working directly with engineers, CAD designers, and prototype technicians.
- Manage applicable project work and shop tasks to maximize efficiency and ensure job delivery on time, with full commitment to quality.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external contacts to solve complex problems.
- Contribute to team effort by performing other assigned duties as needed.
Desired Skills:
- Strong communication skills, organizational and time management, and good judgment.
- General knowledge of engineering design principles, concepts, practices, and theories.
- Experience in MS Office Suite and CAD software including, but not limited to, SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, and AutoCAD.
DES is a federal contractor working on specific government contracts that require employees to be US Citizens.
DES is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. DES recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to inclusion in our workplace. Additionally, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in all employment practices, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, employment, assignment, reassignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and any other personnel action or benefit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, non-binary gender designations, age, national origin, disability or handicap, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, status as a member or veteran of the uniformed services, citizenship status, or any other characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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