About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at TCOM, L.P., you will gain hands-on experience in the defense and space manufacturing industry. You will work on a dedicated project to learn our product development process while providing engineering support to our teams and customers. This role requires you to work both independently and as part of a team, while documenting your design and testing progress. You will finish your term by delivering a presentation on your work.
What you'll do#
- Apply your engineering skills to design efforts on an individual project.
- Document design and testing phases throughout your project.
- Provide engineering assistance on existing projects for internal teams or external customers.
- Perform technical work and assist in other areas as needed.
- Present your project outcomes at the end of your internship.
- Follow the guiding principles of Aerostar.
What you'll need#
- At least 2 years of progress toward a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
- Ability to work with a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills to interact with team members and leadership.
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects at once without close supervision.
- Hands on experience in lab, manufacturing, or testing settings is highly desired.
- Familiarity with Python, Matlab, or SolidWorks is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About TCOM, L.P.
TCOM, L.P. designs and manufactures aerostat systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and high-altitude balloons. The company produces radar and communications payloads alongside data exploitation software. Founded in 1971, the firm maintains its headquarters in Columbia, Maryland. It employs between 201 and 500 people to support defense, homeland security, and commercial surveillance missions.
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