Hands-On Aerospace Assembly Technician Intern

Bascom Hunter Technologies; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician / Assembly Intern to support the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace and defense products in the St. Louis area.

You will work with engineers on mechanical and electrical assembly, prototype builds, testing, and documentation, gaining real-world experience with DoD and aerospace programs. This paid internship offers flexible full-time and part-time summer schedules and potential continuation after the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree, certificate, or other relevant education in engineering technology, electronics, manufacturing, mechanical technology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in hands-on mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical work.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn the use of hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new assembly, manufacturing, and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of components, subassemblies, and systems.
• Assemble products and prototypes using engineering drawings, work instructions, schematics, and other technical documentation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and other assembly equipment safely and effectively.
• Install and assemble mechanical hardware, electronic components, wiring, connectors, fasteners, and related components.
• Support cable, harness, and connector assembly as applicable.
• Assist engineers and technicians with prototype builds, product integration, and development activities.
• Support setup and execution of functional, environmental, and other product testing.
• Assist with troubleshooting assembly, integration, and test issues.
• Perform measurements and inspections to verify assemblies meet drawing and specification requirements.
• Document assembly activities, test results, discrepancies, and other relevant information.
• Maintain organized work areas, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Follow established quality, safety, configuration control, and manufacturing procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly processes, tooling, work instructions, and overall workflow.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations personnel to support project and production requirements.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical degree or certificate in engineering technology

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Bascom Hunter is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician / Assembly Intern to support the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace and defense products in the St. Louis area.

You will work with engineers on mechanical and electrical assembly, prototype builds, testing, and documentation, gaining real-world experience with DoD and aerospace programs. This paid internship offers flexible full-time and part-time summer schedules and potential continuation after the internship.