JOB INFORMATION
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies (HII-MT) 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-MT.
Program of Instruction
The Skillbridge intern will train as an Information Warfare (IW)/Cryptologic Warfare (CRY) Mission Coordinator with HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to HII Supervisor Kevin Foster, Program Manager, with the goal of learning FURY Systems Operations and Maintenance principles, technologies, and core device functions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of working in a federated FURY system environment. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.
TRAINING LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA
Desired End State (3-4 month target)
At the end of three months, the intern will be able to operate both fixed site and Mobile FURY systems, conduct maintenance, and coordinate and execute FURY EMW/IW training missions to Fleet consumers.
The intern will develop an understanding of FURY technical documentation and project management.
Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the Skillbridge intern and considers the Skillbridge internship an overall positive experience.
Assumptions/Restrictions
Skillbridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Skillbridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.
Training Plan
Phase 1 - Basics
Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization
Week 2: Intro to World-Wide FURY
Week 3: Intro to the World-Wide FURY Watch-center
Week 4: Intro to Mobile FURY
Week 5: Intro to FURY Training Support Vessels (TSVs)
Phase 2 - FURY Watch Center Operation
Week 6: FURY Mission management
Week 7: FURY Payload development
Week 8: FURY Special Signals
Week 9: FURY Mission execution
Phase 3 - Mobile FURY, TSV FURY, Watch-standing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Administration
Week 10: Mobile FURY Operations
Week 11: TSV FURY Operations
Week 12: FURY VROC Watch-standing
Week 13: WWF Troubleshooting
Week 14: WWF Maintenance
Week 15: WWF Applications and Administration
Week 16: WWF Applications and Administration
Additional Goals
Introduction to a Data Center Environment
Introduction to a Network Operation Center (NOC) Environment
IP Address Management
Development of Technical Documentation for Systems Operations and Engineering
Project Management
Minimum Qualifications
Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Must have a current/active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Requirements
Active-duty military experience supporting Information Warfare & Cryptologic Warfare operations in a Network Operations Center or Data Enterprise Center environments for the DoD.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.
This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.
HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
