Technical Intern - Electrical Engineering

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location:
Westminster, CO, US, 80021

Date: Sep 10, 2020

Job Category: Internship

Req. ID: 4211

Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, Ball Aerospace pioneers discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely. For more information, visit Ball Aerospace Career Site or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

The Engineering Strategic Support Unit comprises the organizational talent and technical leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

The Ball Aerospace Internship Program is a 10-week summer program that provides interns with practical experience working on relevant projects while working with designated mentors; access to state-of-the-art equipment; a competitive wage; relocation reimbursement; in-house training; group activities; possible future employment and the ability to participate in the Ball Aerospace Remote Sensing Team (BIRST) program to build and launch a rocket or high-altitude balloon. At the conclusion of your internship, you will be required to prepare and deliver a formal presentation of your project work to your respective department.

Technical Intern - Electrical Engineering

What You'll Do:

* Design, develop, test, and integrate electrical modules for ground-based systems and/or flight systems.
* Perform instrument and/or spacecraft modeling, simulation, design, analysis, hardware testing, and/or laboratory research.
* Work in a team environment assisting full-time electrical engineers.
* Build upon university acquired knowledge to solve actual engineering problems.
* Prepare and formally present project work to the electrical engineering department at conclusion of internship.
* Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
* Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

* Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2021. We will also accept students enrolled in a post graduate program.
* Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
* Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related engineering degree program with a focus on electrical.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
* Demonstrated interest in design and analysis through school projects and hobbies
* Experience with at least 1 team project
* Experience with at least 2 electrical engineering classes that required a lab or long-term project.
* Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
* Analog Circuit Design.
* Digital Circuit Design.
* Power Circuit Design.
* FPGA code development.
* Matlab or similar modeling tool.
* ORCAD or similar schematic capture tool.

Working Conditions:

* Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
* May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
* May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
* Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

Relocation for this position is available.

US CITIZENSHIP MAY BE REQUIRED

Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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