Manufacturing Engineer I (SNC Summer 2026 Interns Only)

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will support engineering and production by focusing on the core principles of manufacturability and assembly. You will assist in reviewing product designs and developing the necessary tooling and processes to ensure new products are launched efficiently and existing products are produced with high quality and consistency.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation.

• Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

• Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) .

• Aid in the development and implementation of production tooling and fixtures.

• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must have been an SNC Summer 2026 Intern

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline. 

• 0-2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.

• Basic proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.

• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Internship or cooperative education experience in manufacturing.

• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry.

• Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric.

• Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

• Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.

• Familiarity with work instruction/traveler development.

• Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB).

• Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.

• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.