ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Crane, IN · On-site
$125K/yr
OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other ...
ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Crane, IN · On-site
$125K/yr
OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other ...
Part-Time Student Rural Memory and Place Scholar Internship, Center for Rural Engagement
Bloomington, IN · On-site
$15/hr
... programming Qualifications EDUCATION Required * Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred * Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) ArcGIS LICENSES ...
Part-Time Student Rural Memory and Place Scholar Internship, Center for Rural Engagement
Bloomington, IN · On-site
$15/hr
... programming Qualifications EDUCATION Required * Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred * Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) ArcGIS LICENSES ...
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What does a systems engineer intern do?
A Systems Engineer Intern assists in designing, analyzing, and improving technical systems and infrastructure. They work closely with senior engineers to troubleshoot issues, develop documentation, and optimize system performance. Interns may also gain exposure to automation, cloud computing, and networking technologies. This role provides hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges, helping interns build problem-solving and technical skills.
What kinds of projects or tasks can I expect to work on as a systems engineer intern?
As a Systems Engineer Intern, you can expect to assist with system troubleshooting, automation scripting, performance monitoring, and the deployment or maintenance of IT infrastructure. Interns often work alongside experienced engineers to help implement new technologies, optimize current processes, and ensure system reliability. You may also help document system configurations and support ongoing projects, gaining practical experience in both independent and collaborative settings. This variety of tasks offers valuable exposure to real-world engineering challenges and a foundation for future career growth.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a systems engineer intern?
To thrive as a Systems Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of computer systems, networking concepts, and systems integration, often supported by coursework in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with operating systems (such as Linux and Windows), scripting languages (like Python or Bash), and version control tools (such as Git) is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a willingness to learn make candidates stand out. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively supporting complex technical projects, adapting to new technologies, and collaborating with experienced engineers.

$125K/yr
Full-time
Posted 4 days ago
Job description
You will serve as the Chief Engineer in the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division (Code WXS) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division.Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer applying a wide range of systems engineering principles to design and develop electronic warfare systems. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) working knowledge of Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Requirements; (2) working knowledge of WXS Division project management policies; (3) working knowledge platform EW system design and development; (4) working knowledge of leading and executing Root Cause Analysis efforts; (5) an understanding of developing and tracking program and technical risks; (6) ability to mentor and support the development of engineers.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at: http://www.nspe.org
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Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. For more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/HowtoGetLicensed/index.html.
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Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above). The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above)
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Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
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