Worker Type Supplemental
Job Description Summary You'll have real responsibilities that impact actual products and help pave the way on our development path.
You will work on projects and products that will launch AV into the future and provide you r hands-on knowledge and skills through multiple phases of our Quality Engineering/Manufacturing Development processes.
You will support Quality Engineering activities in your discipline using tools such as MS Office, Statistical Application (Minitab), Drawing Interpretation, Process Auditing, and Solid W orks Inspection.
If you thrive on innovation and challenge, our engineering internship will exceed your expectations.
You'll understand how your work fits into the whole and we'll give you the support you need to do the best work of your life.
Position Responsibilities Assist Quality Engineers with investigations involving production and customer issues
Use measuring equipment such as Calipers and Micrometers to measure products for dimensional analysis
Participate in problem-solving sessions
Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision
Work with software tools in your area of expertise
Participates in all aspects of the Quality inspection s , investigation s , and process audit program
Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) U.S.
Citizenship, U.S.
Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3) required.
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a technical or engineering major related to work assignment during the internship.
Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent
Must be available to work part-time ( 40 hours/week) for 8-1 2 weeks
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Basic knowledge of SolidWorks solid modeling application a plus
Possess a desire to build things; have a strong quality engineering aptitude; and thrive working in a team environment.
General quality engineering fundamentals, problem solving, data analysis, drawing interpretation, and basic product and process evaluations
Completed coursework relevant to major
UAV or Robotics experience a plus
Flight test or R/C experience a plus
Physical Demands Ability to work in a n office and R&D environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods ; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard ( Frequent )
ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR").
In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements.
A "U.S.
person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
See 22 CFR § 120.15.
Some positions will require current U.S.
Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply.
NO agencies please.
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years.
Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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