Summer Intern

Overview

This temporary summer student position supports the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. ATR is the Navy's East Coast open‑air test range and supports aviation, weapons system, and experimentation test and evaluation (T&E) events as well as warfighter training exercises. ATR provides real‑time T&E services including data acquisition, instrumentation, data analysis, recording, test management, and airspace management to DoD and commercial customers.

Complex, cutting‑edge instrumentation is developed and deployed within ATR's seven branches:
Aircraft Signature & Avionics Measurement (ASAM), Optical Systems, Range Operations, Range Support, Range Systems, Telemetry Systems, and Test Management. The intern will be exposed to innovative technologies in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with rewarding technical challenges to solve every day!

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments.

• Support one or more branches to gain experience with different technologies and missions of each.
• Support one of the following teams:
  Range Display Systems, Telemetry Engineering, Electro‑Optical Tracking Systems, Electronic Warfare, Range Safety, Photo‑G, GPS, or Patuxent River Infrared Signature Measurement.
• Assist engineering, software development, and/or other technical efforts based on team assignment and the student's degree and interests.
• Design and develop software and/or hardware solutions for T&E or data acquisition instrumentation systems.
• Test, calibrate, and configure T&E or data acquisition instrumentation systems.
• Maintain and improve the performance of existing hardware systems or software applications.
• Provide technical expertise in the research and investigation of emerging technologies to support flight test requirements.
• Provide operational project and/or real‑time mission support as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in a relevant STEM Bachelor of Science degree program at an accredited college or university. Preferred majors include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, and Physics.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and critical thinking.
• Strong general computer skills.
• Valid driver's license and successful drug screening.

• Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
• Employment and start date contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance.

Conditions may vary. Most work is performed in enclosed buildings, but some outside work may be required. Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and reaching. Applicants should be capable of lifting 50–100 lbs. assisted by other employees. Vision abilities needed to perform this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process should contact our Human Resources department.