Undersea Electronics Intern: Build & Test Drones

OceanComm, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Access to prototyping equipment

Close mentorship

Job summary

A technology-driven underwater firm in Chicago seeks an intern to join their engineering team. This hands-on role involves building undersea drones and intelligent sensors while working closely with experienced engineers. Responsibilities include PCB assembly, testing, and integrating systems at-sea. Ideal candidates are pursuing an associate degree in a related field and have hands-on electronics experience. The position offers professional training and mentorship, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for full-time employment following graduation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience through coursework or projects in electronics assembly.
• Willingness to learn surface mount soldering and rework.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Help ramp up manufacturing of modems and ensure quality through testing.
• Build and troubleshoot printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Help integrate modems into undersea drones and test the systems at-sea.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering

Troubleshooting PCBAs

CAD/CAM software

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Progress towards an associate degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, or Mechatronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

CNC mill

3D printers

Job description

A technology-driven underwater firm in Chicago seeks an intern to join their engineering team. This hands-on role involves building undersea drones and intelligent sensors while working closely with experienced engineers. Responsibilities include PCB assembly, testing, and integrating systems at-sea. Ideal candidates are pursuing an associate degree in a related field and have hands-on electronics experience. The position offers professional training and mentorship, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for full-time employment following graduation.