Engineering Intern - SPY-1 - Summer 2027

Job Description

READINESS DELIVERED! Kratos is seeking Engineering Interns for Summer 2027! This role will support the AN/SPY-1 program at the state-of-the-art Indiana Radar Integration Complex (IRIC) in Crane, Indiana. The IRIC provides a scalable infrastructure and workforce foundation to support legacy and next-generation radar systems.

The internship opportunity is open to students with an active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain interim clearance pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Students will work in close cooperation with a variety of engineers and laboratory personnel to accomplish tasks vital to the success of the program. The Interns will support a department of engineers driving organic capability for the repair, testing, integration, and sustainment of the Navy's AN/SPY-1 radar system. Depending on the team assigned responsibilities may include:

Experience and Skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support IRIC personnel with integration and testing
• Assist with designing fixtures, tooling, and support equipment for prototyping, handling, and testing of radar assemblies.
• Contribute to the preparation of engineering documentation, including drawings, analysis reports, specifications, and configuration-controlled artifacts
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Laboratory test method development.
• Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• U. S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• Completion of freshman year in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.5 GPA
• Completion of 2+ years Engineering course work
• Previous internship experience

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Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement