Engineering Technician; transitioning Military - Department of Defense

Only for Department of Defense Skill Bridge Intern applicants - transitioning from military service

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more.

With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion," DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

As a DoD Skill Bridge intern, you  have the opportunity to apply your military experience in a civilian setting while building new skills in program and project management. In this role, you  gain hands-on exposure to federal health initiatives, collaborate with experienced leaders, and contribute to projects that directly support mission success. You  strengthen your facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills while exploring pathways into business development, process improvement, and team support.

This internship is designed to give you meaningful experience, professional mentorship, and a strong foundation for your next career chapter.

Introduction to Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) & Depot Relationship

• Define PBL and explain how it supports readiness and cost-effective sustainment.
• Describe how Depot operations support Navy mission requirements.
• Identify the roles of government, partners, and Depot in a PBL environment.
• Explain how technician tasks tie into overall PBL performance outcomes.

Introduction to Depot-Level Repair Objectives

• Understand the purpose and scope of depot-level repair.
• Identify major depot repair processes such as teardown, inspection, repair, test, and return-to-service.
• Explain how depot repairs differ from organizational/intermediate-level maintenance.
• Describe technician responsibilities within the depot repair workflow.

Application of Depot-Level Repair Objectives

• Apply understanding of depot repair processes through scenario-based tasks.
• Demonstrate how repair objectives impact throughput, cost, and readiness metrics.
• Understand how to interpret depot work instructions and technical manuals (TMs) and technical data packages (TDPs) to include schematics and electronic diagrams.
• Describe the quality and documentation requirements associated with depot-level tasks.

Equipment Readiness Levels & Their Meaning

• Define readiness levels and explain how they are measured (e.g., FMC, PMC, NMCS).
• Identify how maintenance actions impact readiness rates.
• Interpret readiness data and explain how it supports sustainment decisions.
• Understand technician roles in readiness reporting and performance improvement.

Understanding of ISO Certification

• Explain the purpose of ISO standards in Navy and contractor environments.
• Understand core ISO principles: quality management, consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify ISO requirements relevant to depot maintenance operations.
• Recognize how non-compliance affects mission performance and audits.

Establishing an ISO-Compliant Program

• Identify required components of an ISO-compliant documentation system.
• Learn how to develop standardized work instructions and process maps.
• Understand document control requirements: versioning, approvals, storage, and access.
• Practice creating draft process documents that meet ISO structure and language requirements.
• Understand audit preparation and ongoing compliance expectations.

Development of ISO-Based Artifacts

• Demonstrate the ability to document processes clearly and in alignment with ISO formatting.
• Develop repair process documentation that supports traceability and repeatability.
• Participate in mock internal reviews to ensure artifacts meet audit standards.

Understanding Necessary Support Tools

• Identify software, systems, and digital tools used for tracking maintenance and quality data.
• Demonstrate basic navigation and data-entry in relevant Navy/Depot systems.
• Understand the purpose of support tools in compliance, reporting, and process control.
• Recognize how tool misuse can lead to audit failure or degraded readiness reporting.

Creating Databases to Track Key Material Characteristics

• Learn to identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to electronic repair.
• Utilize existing repair databases to track repair actions, component performance, and failure modes.
• Understand data integrity principles such as completeness, accuracy, and traceability.

Creating Algorithms to Extrapolate Performance Metrics

• Understand the types of performance metrics used in PBL and depot environments
• Learn how to apply formulas or algorithms to calculate trends,…