Senior Technical Intern - Algorithm Engineer
About The Position
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. Job SummaryThis is a fully in-person summer internship located in Germantown, Maryland. We are seeking a rising senior pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics. Interns will work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our Algorithm Engineering team and gain hands-on experience with algorithm development , statistical signal processing, and target tracking filters.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Rising senior pursuing an Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics degree
- Familiarity and experience writing and debugging MATLAB code
- Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
- Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Responsibilities
- Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and learn about the field of tactical radar
- Conduct limited scope testing and participate in test events under the supervision of engineers
- Complete assigned tasks on time
- Gather, assemble, and analyze data for engineers
- Help in research via modeling and simulation efforts in MATLAB
- Conduct design analysis and/or performance analysis under the supervision of engineers
- Learn about state estimation, Kalman filtering, and radar waveforms
- Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- annual performance-based bonuses
- equity awards
- overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
- 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
- life and disability insurance coverage
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- a company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- a 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
