Engineering Intern - Summer

Requisition Number: 30598

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $40,466.00 - $65,000.00

Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

Intern

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.

• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.

• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.

• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.

• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.

• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking motivated and innovative Mechanical Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 to support engineering, prototyping, and unmanned systems initiatives at our Crane, IN location. This internship offers hands‑on experience working with advanced mechanical design tools, additive manufacturing, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within a collaborative, mission‑focused environment.

• Meaningful, hands‑on engineering experience in a mission‑driven organization.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to real‑world defense and UAS projects.

• Opportunity to contribute to prototype and R&D efforts with immediate impact.

• Competitive pay and professional development support.

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using Solid Works.

• Support 3D printing/additive manufacturing workflows including part preparation, fabrication, and post‑processing.

• Contribute to prototype development, testing, and validation activities.

• Participate in UAS‑related mechanical design tasks, modifications, and system integration efforts.

• Generate engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, and test reports.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on research, rapid prototyping, and production efforts.

• Level 3 Intern
  - High School Diploma or equivalent + Must be working towards a Bachelor’s degree with between 40% and 60% of the required credits completed.

• Level 4 Intern
  - High School Diploma or equivalent + Must be working towards a Bachelor’s degree with more than 60% of the required credits completed.

• Experience or familiarity with Solid Works, 3D printing, and/or UAS systems.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

• Must be able to work onsite at a facility located in Crane, IN.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for access to government facilities.

• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain a secret level security clearance.

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or…