FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is 2025 Summer-Manufacturing Engineering Intern.
Where is this internship located?
The internship is located in Melbourne, FL.
What line of business is this internship associated with?
This internship is associated with the Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS.
What are some key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineering Intern?
Key responsibilities include assisting engineers with various manufacturing assignments, conducting basic testing, gathering and assembling data, and helping to create and update manufacturing assembly instructions.
What academic qualifications are required for this internship?
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a 4-year engineering degree program, preferably in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Manufacturing Engineering (MFG), Industrial Engineering (IE), or Electrical Engineering (EE), and must be at least a Junior or Senior at the time of application with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Are there any specific skills that candidates should possess?
Strong communication and organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team or on individual tasks are essential.
What is the company’s stance on diversity and equal opportunity?
Leonardo DRS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What benefits does the company offer to its employees?
The company offers competitive salaries, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a health savings account contribution, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and wellness programs among other benefits.
What is the expected academic level of applicants for the internship?
Applicants should be at least Juniors or Seniors in their engineering programs by the time of application.
What type of work environment does DRS offer?
DRS offers an exciting and challenging work environment with a culture that rewards performance.
What might additional duties involve for the intern?
Additional duties may involve performing a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with engineering tasks, methods, programs, and practices as assigned.