Intern Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2025) {D} at Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC in Danbury, Connecticut

Job Description:

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

Our Student Program provides amazing opportunities to develop functional job skills and gain real-world experience and expertise. We offer spring, fall and year-round internships and co-ops in fields across the company, including engineering, finance, and business development.

Currently we are seeking a Summer Intern in the Operations Manufacturing Engineering Department. Supporting the needs of the operations manufacturing engineering organization this role will work hand and hand with both engineers and technicians to improve our manufacturing processes and products. With time spent both in an office environment and in the assembly floor, cleanrooms, and labs the position is sure to provide a diverse exposure to ARKA's manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Creating, reviewing, and editing manufacturing documents
• Evaluating and creating statistical process controls within assembly processes
• Interfacing with the ERP and MES systems to create, edit, and release material documents
• Utilizing the 3d printer to support assembly needs with new tooling and fixtures
• Working to identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must have completed their junior year of college and be majoring in an engineering or science and technology related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed 3 years of a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities - great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation.
• Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers.
• Network with students from other universities.
• Participate in activities that support our local communities.
• Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns or co-ops.
• Enjoy companywide employee activities.
• Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays.

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to contract requirements, sole US citizenship is required.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.