Position​/PostingTitle Summer Electrical Engineering Internships

Job Title:
Engineering Technician/Intern

Location:
White Sands Missile Range, NM

Job Family Code: O-Engineering

Function/Branch:
Engineering / Engineering Resource Management

Directorate:
Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type:
Full Time / Casual

Pay Type:
Non-Exempt

Grade: L04 (OA0404) – L05 (OA0503)

Salary Range: $21.77 - $30.03/ per hour

Overview

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure required to test flight, defense, and aerospace systems in the ground test facilities at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. This infrastructure includes equipment such as electric motors, compressors, hydraulic systems, refrigeration systems, heaters, dryers, power systems, measurement and data acquisition systems, control systems, and more.

We do not design or conduct analysis of the vehicles; we design, operate, and maintain the systems which enable ground test of models and subassemblies to provide our customers with the data they need to make decisions on design and flight-worthiness.

Open external candidates who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university engineering or technical degree program noted in the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Beyond New Horizons internship program offers a 12 week full-time summer opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in various engineering and computer science related disciplines. As part of the internship, you are paired with experienced engineers and scientists who serve as your mentor(s) in completing real engineering or technical work gaining valuable experience in your field of study while contributing to Air Force and contractor missions.

You will be required to present a briefing to management demonstrating what you learned and accomplished throughout the summer.

Our internship is structured such that you are assigned multiple tasks to complete throughout the summer to provide exposure to the variety of types of work assignments available here se are real engineering/technical assignments that need to be completed, not busy work to keep you occupied.

Minimum Requirements for Consideration:

• IMPORTANT:
  Resumes must include degree program, projected graduation date, and GPA to be considered. We will not be reaching out to obtain information that was requested but not included.

Basic Qualifications

• IMPORTANT:
  Resumes must include degree program, projected graduation date, and GPA in order to be considered. We will not be reaching out to obtain information that was requested but not included.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing an electrical engineering degree
• At least sophomore status (45 credit hours) completed by May 2027
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Ability to work 40 hours each week for 12 weeks from May to August. This is a full-time temporary position, so no vacation is accrued. We encourage students to take personal vacations before reporting and between the term ending and their return to school.
• Must be able to travel independently between various buildings and testing facilities within the AEDC industrial complex.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to work 40 hours each week for the duration of the internship
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
• Positive attitude and willingness to receive feedback
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Desire to work on a team with energy and commitment to the work assigned
• Adaptable and willing to stretch…