2025 Test Engineering Summer Intern Location US-MD-Clarksburg Job ID 3611 Category Engineering - Electrical or Hardware Engineer (electronics or digital or analog) Experience (Years) 0 Recruiter Erin Cresswell Minimum Degree Not Required Overview Thales Defense & Security, Inc., is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, and naval/maritime.
In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; air traffic management navigation, and surveillance, and simulation.
Further, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions-such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare-to address U.S. requirements.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. has an opening for an intern within the Manufacturing Test Engineering department for 8 weeks during the summer of 2025.
This position will be responsible for some entry level assignments that will provide exposure to the electrical job family.
This position is located in the Clarksburg MD office.
Please Note: The incumbent must be prepared to start in Clarksburg, MD in Summer 2025 Responsibilities Intern will be involved in performing some of the following activities: Working directly with a mentor in the Electrical Hardware design field, perform technical assignments with a basic degree of complexity.
Participate in production test activities which includes: test fixture maintenance; outfitting production with the equipment and fixtures to support production volume increases; changes to test process/software to increase production yield; diagnostic support.
Learn how to improve test processes, test capacity, and minimize the required operator resources.
Assist the team to improve test software to impact production test yield, reduce test time, increase capacity, and eliminate false failures.
Provide technical support to engineers and scientific staff in design and development projects to find solutions to real world problems.
Gather and analyze data or information in support of engineering research.
Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
Share technical information and promote open dialogue.
Attend relevant seminars, facility tours, and interact with other students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
U.S.
Citizenship required.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must be enrolled in an accredited university of college and have completed at least 2 semesters within Electrical Engineering.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must be proficient in English both verbal and written.
Ability move/lift/configure equipment of 30-40 pounds with or without assistance.
Must be able to comply with Thales policies, procedures and guidelines.
The hourly pay range for this role is $22.00 - $25.00 USD.
The hour pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above.
TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careersthalesdsi.com.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Thales is an E-Verify employer.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.
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