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DLH Corporation · 1 day ago

Engineering Technician (Must be transitioning Military) - Only for Department of Defense SkillBridge Intern applicants (Job 1217)

Charleston, SC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

5+ years exp

DLH Corporation delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development. As a DoD SkillBridge intern, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to federal health initiatives, collaborate with experienced leaders, and contribute to projects that support mission success.

Computer Software

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define PBL and explain how it supports readiness and cost-effective sustainment

Describe how Depot operations support Navy mission requirements

Identify the roles of government, partners, and Depot in a PBL environment

Explain how technician tasks tie into overall PBL performance outcomes

Understand the purpose and scope of depot-level repair

Identify major depot repair processes such as teardown, inspection, repair, test, and return-to-service

Explain how depot repairs differ from organizational/intermediate-level maintenance

Describe technician responsibilities within the depot repair workflow

Apply understanding of depot repair processes through scenario-based tasks

Demonstrate how repair objectives impact throughput, cost, and readiness metrics

Understand how to interpret depot work instructions and technical manuals (TMs) and technical data packages (TDPs) to include schematics and electronic diagrams

Describe the quality and documentation requirements associated with depot-level tasks

Define readiness levels and explain how they are measured (e.g., FMC, PMC, NMCS)

Identify how maintenance actions impact readiness rates

Interpret readiness data and explain how it supports sustainment decisions

Understand technician roles in readiness reporting and performance improvement

Explain the purpose of ISO standards in Navy and contractor environments

Understand core ISO principles: quality management, consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement

Identify ISO requirements relevant to depot maintenance operations

Recognize how non-compliance affects mission performance and audits

Identify required components of an ISO-compliant documentation system

Learn how to develop standardized work instructions and process maps

Understand document control requirements: versioning, approvals, storage, and access

Practice creating draft process documents that meet ISO structure and language requirements

Understand audit preparation and ongoing compliance expectations

Demonstrate the ability to document processes clearly and in alignment with ISO formatting

Develop repair process documentation that supports traceability and repeatability

Participate in mock internal reviews to ensure artifacts meet audit standards

Identify software, systems, and digital tools used for tracking maintenance and quality data

Demonstrate basic navigation and data-entry in relevant Navy/Depot systems

Understand the purpose of support tools in compliance, reporting, and process control

Recognize how tool misuse can lead to audit failure or degraded readiness reporting

Learn to identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to electronic repair

Utilize existing repair databases to track repair actions, component performance, and failure modes

Understand data integrity principles such as completeness, accuracy, and traceability

Understand the types of performance metrics used in PBL and depot environments

Learn how to apply formulas or algorithms to calculate trends, variances, and predictive indicators

Demonstrate the ability to interpret results and make data-driven recommendations

Qualification

Engineering TechnologyElectronic Test EquipmentDepot Repair ProcessesISO CertificationData AnalyticsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsFacilitation Skills

Required

Active-Duty Military only within final 91 - 120 days of active-duty service

Candidate has been pre-approved for the DoD SkillBridge Internship program

If candidate is selected and approved, the SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; DLH will fund all travel costs

SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an active Secret Security Clearance

SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Math, or Science; or formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program; or High School diploma or GED

Five (5) with degree/formal training or seven (7) years with HS/GED of practical experience to include: design, preparation and modification of engineering documents and drawings

Individual shall have notable experience performing one or a combination of the following duties: constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions; following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment; conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data; extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation; assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information

Individual shall be capable of performing assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions

NAVY SSEE_E, SSEE_F, and SSEE Mods evaluations, diagnostics, and repair knowledge of Depot stock material

Integrated lab testing and troubleshooting of SSEE material. Strong understanding of the interdependencies of equipment

Must be proficient with electronic test equipment such as Signal Generators, Multimeters, Network Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers