Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.

Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Position Summary

Why This Role Exists
Our mission is simple: deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance in high-stakes environments. As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will directly support the systems, processes, and teams responsible for ensuring products perform as intended—every time.

This isn’t a shadow-and-observe internship. You will contribute to real quality improvements, investigate real production and product issues, and help drive measurable impact across manufacturing and operational processes.

Job Description

What You’ll Do (Impact-Focused)

You will partner with quality engineers, manufacturing, operators, and supply chain to:

• Analyze product and process quality data to identify trends, defects, and improvement opportunities

• Support root cause investigations (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

• Assist in developing and improving quality documentation, including control plans, inspection procedures, and work instructions

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and process capability

• Conduct inspections, audits, and process validations to ensure compliance with quality standards

• Support implementation of statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven quality monitoring

• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve first-pass yield and reduce rework/scrap

• Help implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) and robust quality controls

• Assist in supplier quality activities, including incoming inspection and issue resolution

You will leave this internship having made measurable improvements in product quality and process reliability.

What Success Looks Like

By the end of your internship, you will have:

• Identified and helped reduce at least one recurring quality issue

• Contributed to a documented quality or process improvement project

• Demonstrated ownership of a scoped quality engineering initiative

• Improved a quality metric (e.g., defect rate, yield, or process capability)

• Built trust with operators and cross-functional partners

• Presented findings and recommendations to engineering or quality leadership

Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for interns who are:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field

• Analytical and comfortable working with data and identifying patterns

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and reliability

• Curious about how and why things fail—and how to prevent it

• Comfortable working on a production floor and engaging with operators

• Strong communicators who can translate data into actionable insights

• Self-directed and motivated to solve real-world problems

Bonus If You Have Exposure To:

• Quality tools (SPC, FMEA, control plans, root cause analysis)

• Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

• Minitab, Excel, or other data analysis tools

• Technical drawings & GD&T

• Quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

Expected Compensation: The expected compensation range for this role is

$0.00 - $0.00.

Please note this represents the expected range. Ultra Maritime considers multiple factors when determining final compensation, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, a candidate’s relevant experience and education, certifications and training, as well as current business and market conditions.

What Ultra Maritime Offers You

At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:

 

• Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!

• Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year

• 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays

• 401k Plan with Company Match

• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

• Wellness Program and incentives

• Company HSA contributions

• Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire

• Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

 

Company-Paid Benefits:

• $75 monthly student loan repayment program

• Basic Life Insurance

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans

• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family

• Accident Plan

• Critical Illness Plan

• Hospital Indemnity Plan

• Pet Insurance

• Identity Theft

 

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.

We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.

Company: Ultra Maritime

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