About the role#
Canvas is hiring Engineering interns for the Summer 2027 term. This program offers a hands-on experience in a government contracting environment. You will work on projects that build skills relevant to full-time roles within the company.
What you'll do#
- Develop and participate in key roles and functions within the organization.
- Gain practical experience that translates to professional engineering responsibilities.
- Collaborate with team members to solve complex challenges.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, Biomedical, or Environmental Engineering.
- Completion of foundational engineering coursework.
- Junior level standing or above, or an advanced sophomore who has started core engineering classes.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. Citizenship and at least 18 years of age.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A self-motivated attitude and the ability to work well on a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Tullahoma, Tennessee (Arnold AFB).
- Type: Full-time, on-site internship.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Canvas
Canvas provides technical services and engineering solutions for the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. The company specializes in systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, and program management. Founded in 2007, it maintains headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 staff members.
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