Test Lab Engineer- Summer Internship

Job Description

Job Description

The Advanced Research Center (ARC) is a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) facility located in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, AL. The ARC is a Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) facility designed and operated to support Missile Defense System (MDS) Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Ground Test (GT) and Flight Test (FT) activities.

DTechLogic is the prime contractor supporting the ARC, which is a joint venture between Davidson Technologies and nLogic that was started in 2018. The DTechLogic ARC Team consists of five contractor teammates in Huntsville, AL.

Are you a student with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to national defense? The DTechLogic Team is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Test Lab Engineer Intern to join us at MDA's ARC. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, real-world environment, working alongside leading experts in Missile Defense. We are seeking students who are adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges. While we value prior experience, we are most interested in your potential and your passion for this field.

As a Test Lab Engineer Intern, you will be an integral part of our team, supporting critical Ground Test activities for the MDS. You will have the chance to apply your academic knowledge to practical challenges, develop new skills, and make a real-world impact. This internship is designed to be a launchpad for your career, providing you with invaluable experience and mentorship with exposure to cutting-edge defense technology.

The internship period will align with the selected candidate's educational institution's summer semester period.

Job Requirements:

The selected candidate must:

• Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Physics)
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Have verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a willingness to learn new things and collaborate with a team
• Be able to recognize opportunities for efficiency and improvement
• Be adaptable to changing requirements and a knack for problem-solving

Daily/Weekly Taskings:

• Assist in the integration and coordination of lab activities during Ground Test Events
• Gain experience in managing lab configurations
• Gain experience with Linux systems
• Develop your technical writing skills by contributing to reports and documentation
• Apply basic engineering troubleshooting skills to solve real-world problems
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and professionals

Summer Project:

The selected intern will design and implement a new, automated process for generating lab metrics. You will analyze existing Excel macro-driven reports and leverage modern data analysis techniques to build a more efficient and accurate system. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in process re-engineering and data automation.

Security Clearance:

The ARC Internship Program requires possession or ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.