Job Title: Intern (Roboticist – Engineering)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Job Purpose
Engineering Interns with Praxis Aerospace Concepts are a vital part of our team. Interns actively participate in projects, interact with clients and solve real-world challenges. We provide experience in real world applications to help develop and fine-tune skills ranging from hands-on technical abilities to technical writing and communications. Interns will gain technical foundation and acquire leadership skills, project management experience, and cross-functional process knowledge.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Intern (Roboticist – Engineering) is responsible for a variety of different projects and day today tasks. Duties may vary depending upon placement within the organization.
Project Support
- Undertake and successfully complete project tasks within schedules
- Document solutions, processes, testing processes, equipment, and products
- Complete activities as needed to satisfy management directives
- Prepare standard reports / documentation to communicate results and project status
- Recognize the importance of quality products and outstanding customer service, both direct and indirect
Research and Analysis
- Validate equipment and processes
- Identify areas for improvement, suggest solutions, and submit ideas
- May assist in creating concepts and design approaches for client-driven products / processes / test methods
Qualifications
- Must be a current student, enrolled in a university and pursuing a degree
- Completion of at least junior year of a degree program
- Preferred Degree Program in computer science, engineering-centric discipline, applied math or other algorithmic-centric discipline, robotics program, machine learning, or in a highly quantitative field
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail and a results-driven approach
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong work ethic
Job Description: Intern
Working Conditions
- Part-Time position
- Federal: Non-exempt under FLSA
- NV State: Non-exempt; when compensation is over 1.5 x NV Minimum Wage, NRS 608.018 (1)(b) applies
- Flexible work hours; Standard 15 – 25 hours a week; individual programs may differ
