Systems Engineering Intern

The Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Systems Engineering Intern will work in a matrixed organization at Dynetics, supporting the Ground Based Defense System Program with a diverse team of Engineers within. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interface with Design Engineers and SEIT Engineers to support the program’s SEIT needs throughout its design life cycle.
• Model system behavior and provide documentation support.
• Perform requirements verification and validation.
• Help develop test programs, test plan and procedure support and validation.
• Maintain configuration management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• Ability to perform in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Must be a resident or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area to work on-site.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) or Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) Certified.
• Experience deriving and managing requirements.
• Experience deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Experience with test execution.
• Experience supporting a DoD, NASA, or DARPA program.
• Experience working with Cameo Systems Modeler or any variant of that software.
• Experience with Linux, Matlab, Labview, and WireShark.
• Working knowledge of software languages such as Python, C, C++, C# and/or firmware languages for Xilinx or Altera devices.
• Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment such as an oscilloscope, voltmeter, and/or signal analyzer/generator.
• Understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods.

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