Defense Contractor Intern Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers
Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers
Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems.
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Co Op / Intern Date: April 2026
Reports To: Engineering Leader
Summary Objective: Federal Equipment Company is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join our team. As an Intern, you will be taking on impactful work while engaging in a dynamic learning experience and working side by side with our team. As a Co-Op, you will be taking on impactful work, while engaging in a dynamic learning experience, and working as a valued member of our team.
General internship requirements:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this job opening.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, reference verification, post-offer drug testing and background check
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Essential Job Functions:

• Determine design parameters with Engineering Manager, Project Engineer and Sales Engineer in the kick-off meeting, if applicable
• Writes advance purchase requisitions for long delivery items. Write all additional purchase requisitions required for each job and submit all requisitions to Engineering Manager
• Review proposal, pre-engineering form and customer specs. Advise the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer of any problems
• Advise Engineering Manager or Project Engineer of any design problems and work with them on possible solutions
• Prepare detailed drawings
• Prepare shop order forms
• Run blueprints as required for customer approval, shop fabrication, field installation, purchasing, etc.
• Keep accurate time records and submit to Engineering Manager at the end of each workweek
• Observe shop progress daily and advise Engineering Manager or Project Engineer as to any problems that exist or possible problems that might exist
• Work with Engineering Manager or Project Engineer as requested to solve equipment installation problems
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements
• Strong organizational, project management and inter-personal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate well with both management, office staff, and craft labor on the shop floor
• Previous experience leading teams
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Works well in a fast-faced environment with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels
• Excellent organizational, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills
What is expected from an intern?
• Dedication to creating a safe workplace free of all injuries
• Presentation to the leadership team at the conclusion of the internship
• Completing work as assigned and meeting all deadlines
• Routinely communicating with department staff and informing them of any difficulties in completing work
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Desire to learn new things
• Highly motivated approach to problem solving
• Working hours as agreed and giving advance notice of any necessary schedule changes
• Adherence to dress code, which is casual but appropriate for an office environment
What can an intern expect from the company?
• The opportunity to receive a hands-on, professional work experience
• Additional learning experiences outside of daily work, including trainings and workplace growth activities
• Program support with regular progress updates, team building activities and professional guidance
• Sufficient opportunity to build your professional portfolio, including interaction with professional work teams
• Competitive hourly wage
Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled