Project Engineering Support Intern

Summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Project Engineering Support Intern who will work across multiple engineering disciplines to support the planning, organization, and execution of engineering projects. The role involves hands-on support with procurement, inventory management, documentation, and other technical tasks to help engineering teams stay organized and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work across engineering teams (e.g., systems, hardware, software, RF, mechanical, electrical) to understand project tasks and priorities
• Assist in tracking tasks assigned to different groups
• Coordinate with staff to keep task lists, schedules, and status information current and accurate
• Support procurement by collecting component specifications, part numbers, and vendor information
• Assist in tracking order status in coordination with the procurement team
• Help maintain and reconcile inventory of parts and assemblies used on engineering projects
• Assist with expense reports related to project activities, travel, and materials
• Assist engineering teams in drafting and formatting procedures and process documentation
• Support the organization and version control of technical documentation
• Assist with developing agendas, capturing action items, and distributing meeting notes
• Support the preparation and management of visitors, by coordinating with security and project staff
• Support the use of project management tools monitor progress and ensure visibility of work across the team
• Perform other related tasks consistent with the scope and level of an engineering support internship, as assigned by supervisors

Skills

• U.S. Citizen
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial), Engineering Management, or a related technical or STEM field
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts and the product development lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, etc.)
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook or equivalents)
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail in documentation, data entry, and file management
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to seek guidance when needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position

Qualifications

Must Haves

• U.S. Citizen
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial), Engineering Management, or a related technical or STEM field
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts and the product development lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, etc.)
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook or equivalents)
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail in documentation, data entry, and file management
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to seek guidance when needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position