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MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN - Pine Brook, NJ
 Kearfott Corporation | |
 United States, New Jersey, Pine Brook | |
 Oct 06, 2025 | |
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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN - (PINE BROOK NJ) The qualified candidate will become part of the Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering teams at Kearfott Guidance and Navigation division. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where you will work directly with experienced technicians, engineers, and scientists to enhance your skills and develop a higher level of confidence in your capabilities. Manufacturing Interns will assist the manufacture of inertial navigation systems and the opto-mechanical sensors that form the basis of these systems. Engineering Interns will: * Help in the coordination and development of engineering solutions; 2) research and determine requirements for components and systems; 3) derive technical data from test data and analysis; and 4) defend engineering solutions during internal reviews. * Other responsibilities may include: trade studies, project planning, system modeling, review of technical and management data, performance assessment, problem identification, corrective action planning and implementation. * Work with engineering teams to understand and evaluate the effects of changes in system requirement and designs. * Support design trade studies evaluating cost and effectiveness. * Help develop computer codes to evaluate mathematical models. * Develop graphics displaying results of analyses. * Support reports and briefings describing results and significance of analyses performed. * Support definition, design and development of system requirements. * Support assessment of current system architecture and limitations. * Support technical investigations in systems design. Required Skills: * Demonstrated creative problem solving skills. * GPA of 3.2 or above preferred. * Experience in Microsoft Office. * Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills. * Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Optics, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other similar engineering or scientific majors. * Knowledgeable in some of the following areas: software programming, database development, SolidWorks 3D computer-aided design, lasers and free-space optics, fiber optics, lean six-sigma manufacturing, materials science, chemical process engineering, optical fabrication (lapping, grinding, polishing, CNC machining, etc.). * Have coursework, interest, motivation and experience that provide the foundation to develop an expertise in one or more of the above engineering specialties. * Completed at least sophomore year of college/university. * Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. * General knowledge and understanding of mathematical modeling and analysis methods. * Programming skills (e.g. EXCEL, LabVIEW, MathCad, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, or equivalent). * Must be a US Citizen. Application Essay: * Candidates can optionally submit an application essay (no more than one page) answering the following prompt: Our 2026 Summer Manufacturing Internship projects will focus on the design of new manufacturing tools and fixtures to improve yield, throughput, and reliability of Kearfott-manufactured products. The design of these fixtures and tools typically involves a cross-functional collaboration of mechanical, electrical, optical, and software engineering principles. Describe, in your own words, how your background and skills could help support a cross-functional team working on these projects. Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026. Internship Program expected to run from June 1, 2026 - August 10, 2026 The salary range is $20.00 - $30.00/hourly. Final compensation amount will be determined based on factors such as experience level, skill set, school year, major, etc. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |