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We are Canyon AeroConnect an operating unit of TransDigm Group - located in Prescott, Arizona. Canyon stands as one of the worlds leading suppliers of avionic-standard aircraft communications, navigation and audio/intercom systems. Canyons products have been widely adopted and proven in-service across a wide range of civilian, paramilitary and military fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications. Over the years, weve become known as the benchmark in aircraft tactical communication and audio equipment for Air Ambulance, Law Enforcement, SAR, EMS, Electronic News Gathering, Military and Marine applications. Products include digital and analog radio/audio management systems, Tac/Com, VHF/UHF radio systems, intercoms, data interface accessories, and aural warning generators.

This exciting internship position at Canyon AeroConnect, located in Prescott, AZ for the Engineering Department. The primary role of an intern is to perform technical work within their functional area of study (i.e. Software, Electrical, Test, Systems and Mechanical) but may also include special projects that utilize basic engineering skills not solely tied to their degree program.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Intern:
  • Participate in design reviews

• • Develop and document technical theory of operations for design work completed
  • Develop plans and reports to include charts and graphs.

• Electrical Engineering Specific:
  • Basic circuit design, circuit analysis, schematic capture tools and simple PCB design.

• • Trouble shooting with common lab equipment
  • Basic electronics assembly and soldering
  • Part selection and bill of material development

• Software Engineering Specific
  • Design and write software code and pseudo code primarily in C (other languages possible)

• • Compile and test software
  • Develop derived requirements and software test cases.

• Comply and uphold Canyon AeroConnectEHS policies and standards.
• Comply with the Canyon AeroConnectCode of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Core Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be knowledgeable with typical computer programs such as MS Office.
• Must possess basic knowledge of their particular degree program at either a sophomore or junior level or have received basic engineering courses as a freshman.
• Must be proficient in calculus and statistical methods
• Must be able to write proficiently with emphasis on technical documentation
• Scientific charting and graphing with MS Excel
• Experience with basic test equipment (i.e. DMM, Oscilloscope) commensurate with degree program
• Critical thinking and be able to work independently and cooperatively.
• Right first time attitude

Level I Entry (Inexperienced)

• KNOWLEDGE Limited use and/or application of basic technical principles, concepts and practices.
• JOB COMPLEXITY Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• DISCRETION/LATITTUDE - Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Enrolled in and engineering, technical or scientific program (or similar related degree program for project management)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects or materials (5 10 lbs)
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the aforementioned job duties, the employee mainly works in an office setting; that is relatively quiet and has temperature control systems.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function, duty and responsibility. Duties may increase, decrease and/or change as deemed necessary to support the department operations.