Engineering Technician 4 Intern
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Job Description
About Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII):
HII is a large defense technology company that designs, develops, integrates, and manages sensors, systems, and assets for integrated ISR operations and decision-making. They offer services to the Department of Defense, combatant commands, and the intelligence community. HII is committed to national security solutions and boasts capabilities ranging from C5ISR, AI, and cyber operations to fleet sustainment and unmanned underwater vehicles. HII is an ethics-driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. They provide competitive benefits, valuable training programs, and a supportive environment for career growth.
About the Job:
This is an UNPAID internship opportunity with HII Mission Technologies through the DoD SkillBridge Program. It is specifically designed for transitioning active-duty US military personnel within their final 180 days of service. The internship is located in Fort Eustis, VA.
• Requisition Number: 15773
• Travel: 0 – 10%
• Employment Type: Temporary Worker
• Salary: $0.00 – $0.00 (Unpaid)
• Security Clearance: Secret (Must be eligible and maintain)
• Level of Experience: Mid HI
Role: Engineering Technician 4 Intern
Business Group: All-Domain Operations (ADO) within HII’s Mission Technologies division.
Responsibilities:
As a SkillBridge intern, you will actively train on meaningful projects to develop the skills required of Engineering Technicians in support of the LCU 2000 SLEP (Service Life Extension Program) vessels. You will work closely with a mentor and senior company leadership.
Your training will focus on:
• Learning the maintenance actions and duties required of our Engineering Technicians.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and providing recommendations for SLEP systems.
• Completing reports specific to PMCS (Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services) of SLEP equipment.
• Supporting pierside repair work.
• Developing a good understanding of the LCU 2000 SLEP upgrades and engines.
• Utilizing PMCS schedule and complete maintenance actions
• Documenting conditions found and completing weekly PMCS report
• Supporting pierside maintenance repairs / emergent work orders in accordance with work package.
Training Schedule:
• Week 1: In-processing, Introductions/office familiarization.
• Week 2: Introduction to the various SLEP equipment and upgrades, safety measures.
• Week 3: Intro to basic equipment operations, maintenance and documentation for reporting.
• Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem.
• Week 5: Introduction to CAT ET, setup, and operation.
• Week 6: Connect MSD to prime movers for simulated shortcomings, troubleshooting and proper testing.
• Week 7: Perform routine PMCS per the vessel schedule under the supervision of senior leadership and document weekly PMCS report for the vessel.
• Week 8: Plan and execute process to service SLEP systems prior to and during a lengthy deployment.
• Week 9: Familiarization with the process when a problem or discrepancy on one of the SLEP vessels is identified and how recommendation is provided to the program office.
• Week 10: Support development with 23 MP with Engineer Systems IV on the task.
• Week 11: Support pierside maintenance repairs / emergent work orders in accordance with work package.
• Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for each of the SLEP systems performance and evaluation feedback.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Transitioning Military candidates can begin applying within final 12 months of military service.
• AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or HS + 5 years related experience.
• Preventive maintenance checks & services (PMCS) experience on shipboard systems.
• Hands-on experience with propulsion, hydraulics, piping, pneumatic, electrical, and power generation systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain base access credentials within the first 60 days of hire.
• U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Requirements:
• 88L20/30 transportation school certification or higher.
• Hands-on maintenance experience on Landing Craft Utility (LCU-2000) or other US Army watercraft systems.
• Prior experience leading and directing hands-on trades teams.
• Experience with Cummins and/or Caterpillar engines.
