Electrical Engineer Intern

Job ID: 115029 

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Summer Electrical Engineer Intern for our Bridgeton, MO facility.  This role will support the design, fabrication and modification of electrical and/or electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems.  Position will be working on various projects that may include skills with Electrical Analysis, Circuit Design, Vehicle Electrical Integration, Electrical Packaging or others.  They will assists in the evaluation of the design approach to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services.  The position will investigate solutions to product or process problems.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate good judgment combined with technical expertise and will possess an ability to communicate effectively to team members from different disciplines.  The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential.  Students will also get to utilize our companies flexible work schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Support and participate in technical electrical engineering activities

• Perform both system-level and component-level design and integration tasks involving electrical and electro-mechanical component-level tasks - including determining block diagrams, detailed design, simulation, debug & test
• Perform the design, development, modification, analysis, and documentation of various electrical systems
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in existing products or systems and design corrective modifications as needed

• Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

• Work closely with an engineering team to conceptualize systems and electrical designs
• Develop custom fixtures for test, evaluation and manufacturing of electrical equipment
• Provide progress status for electrical design assignments periodically
• Participate in resolution of technical issues within the company and outside suppliers
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customers as required
• Ability to work independently with little supervision from others
• Attend and participate in appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and currently a Junior or above in a Bachelor’s program in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Preferred to have at least 1 other related internship, Co-op experience, or industry experience
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to read and understand commercial and/or military electrical drawings
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools

The salary range for this position is $41,011.00/year- $53,315.00/year for the state of Illinois.  This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY