Aerospace Engineering Intern Jobs in Connecticut

IT Infrastructure Intern

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The IT Infrastructure Intern will assist the IT Infrastructure team in executing on infrastructure remediation projects, especially to ensure cybersecurity compliance, ensuring that our systems and data remain secure from potential threats. The successful candidate provides technical IT Infrastructure support, assists with internal audits, and closes support tickets efficiently. This position requires strong analytical skills, basic knowledge of IT Infrastructure standards and principles, and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization. The successful candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Location: South Windsor, CT with rotating assignments in all of the Connecticut manufacturing sites

Onsite, 75% Travel within Connecticut (Plainville, Manchester, South Windsor, and Eastford)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity teams to execute on infrastructure remediation projects.
• Assist with audits and assessments to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Configure network switches to support segregation of operational technology assets from the IT network.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of networking design and components.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and policies.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in IT systems administration or cybersecurity is beneficial.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on the shop floor in manufacturing and tool storage environments or in a professional office environment, depending on assigned responsibilities. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn on the shop floor.
• Environment is climate-controlled, well lit, and reasonably clean. Typical industrial noise levels in manufacturing areas are generally below 80 decibels.
• Position requires standing, walking, and moving between work areas. Work may involve navigating around equipment, storage areas, and stairs.
• Position may require occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting or moving materials up to 25 pounds.
• Work involves direct interaction with tools, materials, inventory, measuring devices, manufacturing equipment, and standard office equipment.
• Frequent interaction with production teams, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other cross-functional departments is required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.