About the role#
This is an unpaid internship through the DoD SkillBridge program, designed for transitioning active-duty U.S. military personnel within their final 180 days of service. Interns will train as a Radio Frequency (RF) and Data Link Engineer supporting the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Technology Integration Support Cooperative (TISC). You will work directly with a mentor and senior company leadership to gain hands-on experience in RF and datalink system integration, testing, and support.
What you'll do#
- Participate in cross-functional coordination and software integration processes.
- Support field operations, including equipment surveys, setup, operation, and breakdown.
- Lead an integration project connecting multiple mission nodes.
- Produce actionable technical reports with system improvement recommendations.
- Train on tactical RF and datalink systems such as Link-16, SINCGARS, SATCOM, MUOS, and MANET.
- Develop technical documentation and briefings related to spectrum management.
What you'll need#
- Active-duty military status within the final 180 days of service.
- U.S. citizenship with a current DoD Secret security clearance and eligibility to be upgraded to TS/SCI.
- Prior military service in communications, electronic warfare, or signals intelligence, or experience in defense contracting with a focus on C4ISR systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated, with a drive to succeed with minimal direction.
- Education in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Hurlburt Field, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About HII Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
HII Technical Solutions operates as a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. The company provides integrated mission solutions, fleet support, and cyber services. It also works in nuclear, environmental, oil, and gas sectors. The firm maintains its headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. It functions as a public company with a workforce between 5,001 and 10,000 employees.
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