Engineering Intern 2 - 30767

Location: Pocasset, MA, Mass, Un

Requisition Number: 30767

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $40,911.00 - $58,444.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Intern

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.

Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.

Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Come join HII! Where Hard Stuff is done right!

Manufacturing Engineer Co-op – Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op supports the development, documentation, and execution of manufacturing processes for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) in a defense contracting environment. This role focuses on hands-on support of production, integration, and testing activities while gaining experience with complex electromechanical systems, defense-quality requirements, and regulated manufacturing processes.

Working under the guidance of senior manufacturing and design engineers, this position helps translate engineering designs into practical, repeatable manufacturing solutions that meet performance, quality, and mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of manufacturing processes for UUV systems, subassemblies, and components.

Create and update work instructions, assembly travelers, manufacturing routings, and bills of materials (BOMs).

Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype builds and early production units.

Work closely with production technicians to support assembly, integration, and test activities.

Troubleshoot basic manufacturing and assembly issues and escalate complex problems to senior engineers as needed.

Support system-level integration, functional testing, and environmental testing of UUV assemblies.

Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for manufacturing or test discrepancies.

Support tooling, fixture, and test equipment development under senior engineer direction.

Ensure manufacturing documentation and processes comply with quality, safety, and configuration control requirements.

Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturability feedback as experience grows.

What you will be doing..

Internships are available to help students gain real-world experience in the work force. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior leadership. Support the Engineering team with engineering functions in one or more of the following specialties: electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, and/or chemical. Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support.

What we are looking for..

High School Diploma or equivalent + Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree with between 20% and 40% of the required credits completed.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance #LI-MH1

Bonus points for.

Internship, co-op, or project experience supporting manufacturing or production of complex systems.

Exposure to defense, marine, aerospace, or other regulated industries.

Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, quality systems, or configuration management tools.

Basic understanding of electrical wiring, connectors, and mechanical integration practices.

Interest in unmanned systems, robotics, or undersea technologies.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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