Electrical Engineer Intern

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Programgives students the chance to apply their education to real-world challenges through meaningful, hands-on projects. Top candidates are well-rounded students from a variety of backgrounds who demonstrate inquisitiveness, team-orientation, excellence, and resilience. At the time you apply for this announcement, you must be a degree seeking student who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half-time basis.

SUMMARY

General Description: This position supports the overall technical direction and design of systems at all MARS facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists in designs and system reviews to verify systems are designed in accordance with national codes and standards, as well as verifying the system performance is optimal for requested need.
• Assists in requirements development with customers to verify requests are within available system operating parameters with proper margins.
• Works with Operations and Maintenance Team to perform system activation, initial data analysis, system fine tuning, and assist in root cause analysis for non-conformances.
• Develops and review analysis to verify system design is adequate and proper for operating conditions and customer requirements.
• Develops and review drawing packages to verify system design is adequate and proper for operating conditions.
• Assists in task requirement development and task plans that include budget/cost estimates, schedule, and performance criteria, while maintaining compliance with all Management, Quality, and Safety Policies.
• Develops engineering documentation, technical calculations, and design review packages.
• Participates in field inspections and reviews to assess conformance with design and operational requirements.
• Independently think and develop solutions for issues associated with engineered systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education

College:Bachelor's Degree (Rising Senior Preferred)

• Major: Electrical Engineering
• Job-Related Experience: N/A
• Certifications: N/A
• Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering basics and a strong willingness to learn complex electrical power and controls systems. Familiar with basics of system design, construction, activation, and operation. Hands-on experience with electrical circuit builds from either hobbies or educational labs is preferred.

Skills

• Electrical diagram design via AutoCAD or comparable software.
• Electrical power system calculations experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs.
• SharePoint experience preferred.

Abilities

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Physical Demands: Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors. Some travel is required to other counties.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting and may involve site walkdowns for equipment inspection around gravel, stairs, and ladders if able but not required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.