Intern - University of Michigan (Summer 2025)

Job OverviewWe are seeking an intern who will work on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing our autonomous surface vessels. This role provides hands-on experience, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to projects that significantly impact national security and maritime innovation. This internship is ideal for students pursuing engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related field and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of hardware and software systems for ASVs
• Support the analysis of ASV hull forms for stability, hydrodynamics, and structural integrity
• Participate in the testing and validation of ASV prototypes and vessel autonomy algorithms, including navigation, object detection, and collision avoidance
• Assist in computational fluid dynamics simulations to evaluate vessel performance
• Conduct research and implement solutions for sensor integration, data processing, and machine learning applications
• Contribute to the integration of propulsion systems, control surfaces, and onboard equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and refine ASV prototypes
• Ensure vessel designs support mission-specific operational requirements
• Document progress, prepare and write reports, and present findings to the team

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at the University of Michigan in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Naval Architecture, Engineering, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• Experience with design and simulation tools, such as Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks are a plus
• Programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages are a plus
• Knowledge of ship design principles, hydrodynamics, and stability analysis
• Familiarity with robotics, autonomy, or maritime and control systems
• Familiarity with CFD tools, such as OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, or ANSYS Fluent are a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment