Senior Technical Intern - Electrical

Leonardo DRS

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 65,014,000 - 92,897,000

Part time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Daylight Solutions in San Diego, CA invites applications for a Senior Technical Intern - Electrical. You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team to assist in design, test, and characterization of analog circuits while gaining exposure from sprint planning to project delivery.

This internship targets Electrical Engineering students with strong interpersonal skills, diligence, and a quick learning curve, offering mentorship and hands-on experience on active programs.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Electrical Engineering (EE) student; progress toward EE degree.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network.
  • Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Assist engineering team with design, test, and characterization of low noise analog circuits.
  • Document test setups and methods used.
  • Collaborate with engineers on various assignments.
  • Complete assigned tasks on time.
  • Gather and assemble data for engineers; may assist in research.
  • Support design activities under supervision of engineers.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills
Diligent and quick learner

Education

Electrical Engineering (EE) student progressing toward degree

Job description

Senior Technical Intern - Electrical

Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92127

Job ID:115271

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

Are you looking for an internship where you can make meaningful contributions while learning a lot and having fun? At Daylight Solutions you'll get to work on projects that impact the business. You'll gain exposure to how a real engineering team works, from sprint planning to shipping code and be mentored by experienced engineers from all backgrounds. You'll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, with a variety of experiences. Come join the fun at Daylight, you won’t want to miss it.

Job Responsibilities
  • Help the engineering team with the design, test, and characterization of low noise analog circuits Document test setups and methods used
  • Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments
  • Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things
  • Complete assigned tasks on time
  • Gather and assemble data for engineersMay be required to help in research in a particular field
  • Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers Assist engineers with appropriate design details
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
  • Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Electrical Engineering (EE) student; some progress towards Electrical Engineering (EE) degree
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
  • Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn

The salary range for this position is $22.67/hour - $32.42/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

  • Integrity
  • Agility
  • Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Community & Respect
  • Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

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