Undersea Electronics Intern: Build & Test Drones

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

Benefits offered by this job

Close mentorship

Flexible work schedule

Access to advanced prototyping equipment

Job summary

A leading underwater technology company in Chicago is looking for engineering interns to help build undersea drones and intelligent sensors. The role requires progress towards an associate degree in relevant technical fields and involves hands-on experience in PCB assembly and troubleshooting. Interns will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and could be considered for full-time roles after graduation. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay between $22–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience through coursework or projects.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting PCBAs

Willingness to learn

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Electrical test equipment

CNC mill

3D printers

Job description

A leading underwater technology company in Chicago is looking for engineering interns to help build undersea drones and intelligent sensors. The role requires progress towards an associate degree in relevant technical fields and involves hands-on experience in PCB assembly and troubleshooting. Interns will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and could be considered for full-time roles after graduation. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay between $22–$30 per hour.