Controls & Instrumentation Engineer Intern

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer Intern

Amentum Advanced Solutions (AS) specializes in the development, design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development, scientific, and test facilities. AS projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, and many others across North America, Europe, and Asia. AS is looking for a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer Intern for 2026 to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. A successful candidate must be team-oriented, organized, able to communicate to all levels of the organization, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Your work will be unique and challenging while supporting several projects in a dynamic and exciting environment. This position will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to work with a team of motivated engineering and business professionals who work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule. Under the supervision of senior engineering staff, responsibilities include:

• Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems.
• Implementing control system software designs that include control of temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, force, motion of mechanisms, system safety, human safety, and other advanced process and electromechanical systems.
• Developing control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, HMI programming, etc.
• Implementing interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
• Applying closed loop controls methods, both classical and modern, to control continuously variable systems.
• Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication.

Please Note: It is the responsibility of the selected intern to make their own housing arrangements during the internship. Amentum can provide suggestions for housing options.

A student in a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.

0-5 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, or commissioning.

A desire to learn software development in high-level programming languages such as C/C++/C# and in engineering application software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB and SIMULINK.

An interest and background in electronics, instrumentation, control and data acquisition systems, PLCs, variable frequency drive systems, motion control systems, sensors and transmitters, actuators, PID control, and communication networks.

A solid math background to select and develop data uncertainty calculations, digital filter algorithms, control transfer function realizations, and process simulation.

Ability and willingness to work in a team environment to design, develop, and deliver control and data acquisition systems.

US Citizenship

Essential Functions

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting 50 lbs. (<5%)
• Maneuver in and around facility equipment for field measurements or troubleshooting (10%-20%)
• Proximity to extreme temperature variations and rotating equipment (<10%)
• Exposure to high noise levels (10%-20%)
• Proximity to electrical circuits up to 480VAC (5%-15%)
• Special clothing/equipment may include appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, hearing protection, arc flash protection, etc. (5%-15%)

Description of Work Environment

• Office, lab environment, or indoors on a construction site (>80%)

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• General office equipment (>80%)
• Control devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo drives, industrial instrumentation, data acquisition measurement systems, etc. (>50%)
• Multimeters (5%-15%)
• Signal generators and Oscilloscopes (5%-15%)
• Handheld electrical tools such as strippers, cutters, crimpers, terminators, etc. (5%-15%)

Criticality of Attendance

• Regular attendance in office is mandatory
• Overtime to meet project schedules and milestones (<5%)