Undersea Tech: Entry-Level Electronics Technician Internship

OceanComm, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close mentorship and training

Flexible work schedule with core hours

Access to prototyping equipment (CNC,

3D printers

Job summary

OceanComm, Inc. is seeking a hands-on engineering intern for electronics, electromechanical technology, or mechatronics programs. You will gain real experience with PCB assembly, testing, and field deployment on cutting-edge undersea systems.

You will work under mentorship to design test setups, build PCBs and sensors, and help deploy modems on undersea drones, with potential for full-time employment after a successful internship.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, or related field is required.
• Hands-on electronics assembly, soldering, and basic electrical test equipment experience is expected.
• Willingness to learn surface mount soldering, PCBA troubleshooting, machining and scripting.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to work on a boat to deploy and operate modems at-sea.
• Able to lift 35 lbs regularly.
• U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Ramp up manufacturing of our modems and ensure quality through testing.
• Design, build, and script semi-automated test setups.
• Build and troubleshoot printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and other hardware.
• Help integrate modems into undersea drones and test at-sea.
• Design and machine mounts and housings using CAD/CAM and a CNC mill.
• Maintain organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing operations.

Skills

Soldering operations

PCB testing

Electronics assembly

Machining

CAD/CAM

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC milling

Job description

OceanComm, Inc. is seeking a hands-on engineering intern for electronics, electromechanical technology, or mechatronics programs. You will gain real experience with PCB assembly, testing, and field deployment on cutting-edge undersea systems.

You will work under mentorship to design test setups, build PCBs and sensors, and help deploy modems on undersea drones, with potential for full-time employment after a successful internship.