Electrical Engineering Intern

Electrical Engineering Intern

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Intern. We're looking for an individual to support field testing with the Sensors and Electronic Devices staff at Kirtland Air Force Base, ARA Moriarty Range, and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will support installing instrumentation, troubleshooting (to include PLC programming), and cabling and connector building of our field experiments. Strong interests in innovation and problem solving as part of a team are required.

The successful applicant will have the desire to grow their expertise in many different engineering skills and apply to real world problems. The candidate will learn about data acquisition, circuit testing and troubleshooting of legacy and new electro-mechanical systems.

Duties will include reporting to the engineering staff, building circuits, field activities at a variety of test sites, downloading and interpreting preliminary data, and troubleshooting field experiments. The position is currently seeking a 10-15 hour commitment each week during the semester with additional working hours available during breaks.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a broad array of equipment in a multitude of environments to develop strong problem solving and communication skills.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
• US citizenship is required
• Analysis and comparison of data
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work at outdoor test sites in personal protective equipment
• Technical setup and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to receive technical guidance and grow to independently achieving task objectives
• Ability to document and communicate designs and progress with MS Office etc.

Desired Skills:

• Some experience in electronic circuits
• Use of generators for remote site power
• Coordinate work hand off, schedules, logistics, documentation, and reporting.