SKILLBRIDGE- Engineering Tech

Client: Confidential defense technology company (name disclosed upon mutual interest)

Location: Clarksburg, MD

Our client is a high‑technology start‑up building advanced autonomous systems for defense and national‑security missions. Their platforms are designed to operate reliably in complex, high‑stakes environments while helping keep personnel out of harm's way. This Skill Bridge opportunity offers direct, hands‑on exposure to cutting‑edge defense autonomy technology.

This Skill Bridge internship offers hands‑on experience as an Engineering Technician. Engineering Technicians support the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of the company's autonomous vehicle platforms. Working closely with the engineering team, interns will contribute to fabricating prototype hardware, building cable harnesses, and integrating systems onto vehicle platforms.

Skill Bridge interns will gain in‑depth exposure to the full hardware lifecycle of these advanced autonomous systems. Working alongside industry experts and cross‑functional engineering teams, interns will develop essential technical, fabrication, and systems integration skills in a high‑technology, start‑up environment.

• Supporting fabrication of prototype hardware.
• Fabricating cable and harness subassemblies.
• Providing design feedback to engineering with regard to manufacturability and serviceability.
• Helping to review and redline mechanical and electrical drawing packages.
• Supporting the development of manufacturing processes and assembly work instructions.
• Integrating hardware designs onto vehicle platforms.
• Building and installing electrical components.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including product and engineering, to understand system requirements and deliver quality workmanship.

Must‑Haves

• Must be eligible for a DoD Skill Bridge program opportunity.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive or industrial repair.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• A solution‑driven approach — the ability to distill complexity into its essential components and execute fabrication tasks without needing clearly written procedures.
• Able to understand new concepts and directional feedback and apply changes quickly and accurately.
• Able to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• High level of craftsmanship, organizational skills, and fabrication quality — someone who takes pride in their work and their work environment.
• Able to interpret mechanical and electrical assembly drawings and schematics.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A strong interest in defense technology, autonomous vehicles, and technology innovation.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Technical degree or certification in automotive technology, robotics, or a related field.
• Experience working with autonomous vehicles or driver‑assist‑ance systems (ADAS).
• Experience executing with command‑line Linux tools for computer and system configuration.