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Interior Communications - Master Tradesperson (SkillBridge Intern) - 18125

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, Norfolk, VA, United States


Summary
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active‑du‑y US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active‑du‑y military personnel gain real‑world experience in the workforce sometime during their final 180 days of active‑du‑y 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 full‑time regular and permanent job with HII.

Objective
For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as an Interior Communications - Master Tradesperson within HII‑Mission 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 (3-4 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 equipment. 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 blueprints 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be Active‑Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active‑du‑y service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active‑du‑y 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.

Benefits

Competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental, 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; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

Why HII
We build the world’s 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.

Legal
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.

Accommodation and Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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