2025- Engineering Intern 4 - HII Mission Technologies Division
Wright-Patterson Air Force Bas, OH
About the Job
Requisition Number: 20619
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $42,836.00 - $64,480.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Intern
This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is seeking an Engineering intern with solid knowledge of the basic principles of electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or embedded systems. This position may also require an interest in the modeling, simulation, and/or analysis of electronic warfare systems, or RF/EO/IR sensors. Candidates should be familiar with basic radar theory and strive to be able to analyze performance and develop subsystem-level models and characterizations of radar components such as antennas, transmitters, receivers, signal processors, trackers, and mode control computers. Candidates will use good people skills and strong technical interests/capabilities to work with a highly technical team of engineers and scientists solving challenging technical questions about highly complex RF systems.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Internships are available to help students gain real-world experience in the work force. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior leadership. Support the Engineering team with engineering functions in one or more of the following specialties: electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, and/or chemical. Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent + Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree with more than 60% of the required credits completed.
- Working towards degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
- Interest in assembling and disassembling hardware systems, equipment, and associated components
- Knowledge of the basic principles of electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or embedded systems
- Ability to obtain maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with data collection, signal processing, and circuit design
- Experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, network analyzers, RF signal generators, power meters and soldering
- Experience with troubleshooting circuits and analyzing schematics
- Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and OrCAD
- Experience with MATLAB and Xilinx Vivado/SDK/Vitis or Intel Quartus
- Experience with mechanical work, including electrical boards
- Experience with software defined radio, micro controllers, and interfacing
- Knowledge of computer programming, design software, and system design
- Ability to learn client-specific material quickly and present a professional demeanor in a client-facing role
- Ability to create and lead technical presentations for management and decision makers
- Experience with developing and executing test plan for RF-related testing
Physical Requirements
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
