Industrial Engineering Intern

** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Industrial Engineering Intern – Hyper-RF Division
** At AV, we firmly believe that all internships are not created equal. Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. Unlike many other internship programs, we strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills.

Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a passion for production engineering, particularly in the domain of RF technologies. You will be working with the engineers and scientists to develop and test custom solutions for next-gen radar, phased array telemetry, radio, and perimeter intrusion detection technologies.
** Responsibilities*
* · Work with a team of engineers, technicians, and project managers.
· Perform technology research, including trade studies and comparative analysis.
· Analyze production floor efficiency through observations, data collection, and analyses.
· Develop and optimize production floor layouts by conceptualizing spatial configurations.
· Simulate and analyze workflow efficiency by modeling material and personnel flow.
· Critique and improve work instructions, traveler practices, and QA documentation.
· Propose process optimization solutions and execute process implementation logistics.
** Requirements*
* · Must be a high school graduate.
· Due to the nature of this role US Citizenship is required.
· Currently enrolled or recently completed post-secondary program in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
· Willing and able to work on-site at the Germantown, MD AV office for the duration of the internship.
· Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong background and interest in one or more of: industrial engineering, product lifecycle, hardware and software testing, data analysis, process optimization.
** Desired Skills
** We are looking to hire multiple interns to support a variety of projects, so experience in any of the following areas is desired:
· Experience with manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, testing) and process optimization.
· Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and/or DMAIC.
· Skills in system integration, data collection, and/or root cause analysis.
· Competency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel or MATLAB.
· Experience with hardware design, assembly, prototype and production test design, and test execution.
· Participation in extracurricular student engineering competitions.
** Hourly Rate Range: $20 - $25
*** This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.

* Note:

Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
** 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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.  A “U.S. person” according to their 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…