Ammo R&D Intern: Testing & Design

SIG SAUER, Inc.; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

SIG SAUER, Inc. invites a spring 2027 Intern for Ammo Research & Development. The role involves testing and developing ammunition, data collection, and collaboration with design and production teams.

It is a hands-on internship with opportunities to contribute to test plans and reports. The position is entry-level, with a focus on learning industry standards, conducting measurements, and maintaining safety and ISO procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traditional measuring devices such as indicators, height gages, calipers, micrometers.
• Experience reading drawings and blueprints, including GD&T.
• Able to maintain knowledge of quality inspection equipment used in ammunition manufacturing.
• Rudimentary knowledge of components, assemblies, and product form, fit, and function.
• Basic Word and Excel skills.
• Experience with firearms is preferred; shooting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of new ammunition components and cartridges.
• Handload various ammunition for test and evaluation.
• Directly assists in Engineering and Production testing of new products.
• Provide efficient planning and performance of routine and non-routine mechanical inspection using pre-determined methods.
• Perform ammunition testing to ensure compliance with SAAMI standards and document results.

Skills

Measurement tools

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection equipment

Firearms experience

MS Word & Excel

Education

High School diploma

Science and Technology degree program

Tools

Indicators

Height gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

SIG SAUER, Inc. invites a spring 2027 Intern for Ammo Research & Development. The role involves testing and developing ammunition, data collection, and collaboration with design and production teams.

It is a hands-on internship with opportunities to contribute to test plans and reports. The position is entry-level, with a focus on learning industry standards, conducting measurements, and maintaining safety and ISO procedures.