Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Intern - Electronic Parts
BlueHalo, Albuquerque, NM, United States
At AV, we firmly believe that all internships are not created equal. Our summer internship program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. AV is seeking a Systems Engineering intern to support multiple efforts within the Space Technologies business unit. The business unit has been developing the techniques, systems, subsystems, and design elements required to implement high reliability opto-mechanical and electrical space systems and components. The Systems Engineering intern is a key member of an integrated team operating in a very dynamic environment.
As part of this process, we are seeking qualified intern candidates in their second or third year of an accredited 4‑year engineering program in order to identify potential candidates earlier in their career. The candidate will work across engineering disciplines to support our Systems Engineering team with lifecycle management of high‑reliability electronic components in the PLM environment. Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, configuration management, and compliance to manage part metadata, ensure BOM accuracy, and mitigate obsolescence risk.
We strive to provide an enriching full‑time job, enabling our interns to work hands‑on with cutting‑edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem‑solving skills. Our program is highly selective, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain part records and attributes in PLM
Review datasheets, material declarations, RoHS/REACH, and ITAR/EAR classifications
Maintain lifecycle status, preferred/alternate parts, and obsolescence flags
Support BOM accuracy and part‑to‑product traceability
Identify at‑risk components and research replacements
Standardize naming conventions and classification structures
Conduct data quality audits and improve workflows
Qualifications
Currently pursuing an engineering degree from an accredited university; BS in EE/ME/IE/SE/CS or related
Due to the nature of this position, U.S. Citizenship is required
Familiarity with electronic components (passives, semiconductors, connectors, power)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred: Experience with PLM/CAD/EDA tools (Arena, Altium, SolidWorks)
Desired Skills
Demonstrated leadership experience through school or extracurricular projects
Strong technical documentation skills
Strong ability to work in teams and collaborate with peers and internal customers
Strong analytical skills – comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data
Ability to learn new processes quickly
Active listener and persistently curious
Effective communication skills; comfortable working in a team environment; high energy and desire to learn
Work Environment
This job operates in professional and secure office and laboratory environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and other equipment as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Clearance Level
No Clearance
Salary range: $0 - $0
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals such as refugees or asylees. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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As part of this process, we are seeking qualified intern candidates in their second or third year of an accredited 4‑year engineering program in order to identify potential candidates earlier in their career. The candidate will work across engineering disciplines to support our Systems Engineering team with lifecycle management of high‑reliability electronic components in the PLM environment. Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, configuration management, and compliance to manage part metadata, ensure BOM accuracy, and mitigate obsolescence risk.
We strive to provide an enriching full‑time job, enabling our interns to work hands‑on with cutting‑edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem‑solving skills. Our program is highly selective, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain part records and attributes in PLM
Review datasheets, material declarations, RoHS/REACH, and ITAR/EAR classifications
Maintain lifecycle status, preferred/alternate parts, and obsolescence flags
Support BOM accuracy and part‑to‑product traceability
Identify at‑risk components and research replacements
Standardize naming conventions and classification structures
Conduct data quality audits and improve workflows
Qualifications
Currently pursuing an engineering degree from an accredited university; BS in EE/ME/IE/SE/CS or related
Due to the nature of this position, U.S. Citizenship is required
Familiarity with electronic components (passives, semiconductors, connectors, power)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred: Experience with PLM/CAD/EDA tools (Arena, Altium, SolidWorks)
Desired Skills
Demonstrated leadership experience through school or extracurricular projects
Strong technical documentation skills
Strong ability to work in teams and collaborate with peers and internal customers
Strong analytical skills – comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data
Ability to learn new processes quickly
Active listener and persistently curious
Effective communication skills; comfortable working in a team environment; high energy and desire to learn
Work Environment
This job operates in professional and secure office and laboratory environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and other equipment as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Clearance Level
No Clearance
Salary range: $0 - $0
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals such as refugees or asylees. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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