Job Description

Intern, R&D, Electrical Engineering

General Robotics, a SIG SAUER company, is a leading Research & Development team in the advanced defense systems industry, specializing in light and smart Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) that provide our customers with life-saving systems that are innovative, reliable, quality-driven, and simple to operate.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com

The Intern, R&D, Electrical Engineering will actively support the team in the deep-level troubleshooting, repair, and assembly of fielded electromechanical systems. This part-time, hands-on role focuses on electrical board-level fixes, system bring-up, cable harness fabrication, and mechanical assembly. This position is intended for electrical engineering students with a strong practical technical background.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on board-level repairs, component replacements, and precision soldering under engineering guidance.
• Assist in the electrical bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype hardware and electromechanical assemblies.
• Fabricate, route, terminate, and repair custom cable harnesses and wiring assemblies.
• Execute basic mechanical assembly and integration tasks to support the build of R&D test units and prototypes.
• Safely and effectively operate test equipment according to manuals, work instructions, or industry standards to validate fixes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical assembly drawings to execute complex repairs.
• Maintain accurate repair documentation, logging failure modes and corrective actions for fielded systems.
• Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Cross functional efforts with other engineering concentrations within test engineering as needed.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Enrolled in a degree program for Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Available to work part-time, 2 to 3 days per week.
• Practical technical background acquired through IDF technological/technical units or previous hands-on industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven hands-on skills in soldering (SMD/Through-hole), cable crimping, and deep-level (Level D) electronics repair.
• Basic proficiency in reading and understanding complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Must have basic proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, in English, both verbally and in written form.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.