Interior Communications - Master Tradesperson SkillBridge Intern -

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
Norfolk
1 month ago
Applications closed

Requisition Number:18125

Required Travel: 0 10

Employment Type:Temporary Worker

Anticipated Salary Range:$0.00$0.00

Security Clearance:Confidential

Level of Experience:Intern

This opportunity resides withGlobal Security (GS).Mission Technologies Global Security (GS) group comprises live virtual constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers HII designs develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for crossdomain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness HII understands that preparation requires full coordinationnot readiness in pieceparts.

For more than 40 years the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to lifecycle maritime defense systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energys national security mission through the management and operation of its sites as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers alldomain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies click here for a short video:https://vimeo/

Summary

This is anUNPAIDinternship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning activeduty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning activeduty military personnel gain realworld experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of activeduty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a fulltime regular and permanent job with HII.

Objective

For this internship the SkillBridge intern will train as an Interior Communications Master Tradesperson within HIIMission Technologies reporting to a designated HII Supervisor with the goal of learning Master Tradesperson basics and principles. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State 34 month target)

  • At the end of four months the intern will be able to develop skills needed to be presented with a problem design solutions fabricate the solutions test the product and make alterations based on feedback.
  • The intern will develop a good understanding of the tradesperson equipments. This includes:
    • Operation configuration and maintenance of equipment.
    • Diagnose malfunctioning systems apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem on 1MC 3MC and 5MC systems onboard Naval ships.
    • Learn to schedule report and brief customers and senior management of work progress.
    • Have the ability to read blue prints and research Technical Manuals.
  • Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions

  • If candidate is selected and approved SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs.
  • SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active confidential Security Clearance.
  • SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.
Program of Instruction

Training Locations:Norfolk VA

Training Plan

Phase 1 Basics

  • Week 1: In processing Introductions/office familiarization.
  • Week 2: Introduction to the various equipment used within the shop as well as the applicable safety measures required for operations and presence within the shop.
  • Week 3: Intro to basic equipment operations and maintenance
  • Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem

Phase 2 Designing a Solution

  • Week 5: Familiarization with procedure development process when a discrepancy is presented
  • Week 6: Familiarization with drawings and schematics Process
  • Week 7: Familiarization with part Selection
  • Week 8: Operating equipment to execute design (week 1 of 2
  • Week 9: Operating equipment to execute design (week 2 of 2

Phase 3 Testing Quality Customer Feedback

  • Week 10: Creating test procedure for the equipment
  • Week 11: Execute testing and quality checks
  • Week 12: Engage with customer for final product feedback
  • Week 13: Author review and edit analysis reports and product alterations if required

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Minimum Qualifications

Must be ActiveDuty Military ONLY within final 180 days of activeduty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of activeduty military service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

  • Must possess a Confidential or higher security clearance
Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.

HII is more than a job its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as bestinclass medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options 401(k); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and postsecondary education scholarships. Bonus/other nonrecurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and wellbeing first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally you may also call for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.


Required Experience:

Intern


Key Skills
Dermatology,Communication,Excel,Furniture,Airlines,Jboss
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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