- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle · Defense
- Location
- ClarksburgMarylandUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
Contract
SkillBridge Engineering Technician
Job description
This SkillBridge internship offers hands-on experience as an Engineering Technician at Forterra. Engineering Technicians support the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of our autonomous vehicle platforms. Working closely with our engineering team, interns will contribute to fabricating prototype hardware, building cable harnesses, and integrating systems onto vehicle platforms — gaining direct exposure to cutting-edge defense autonomy technology.
Job responsibilities
- Supporting fabrication of prototype hardware.
- Fabricating cable and harness subassemblies.
- Providing design feedback to engineering with regard to manufacturability and serviceability.
- Helping to review and redline mechanical and electrical drawing packages.
- Supporting the development of manufacturing processes and assembly work instructions.
- Integrating hardware designs onto vehicle platforms.
- Building and installing electrical components.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product and engineering, to understand system requirements and deliver quality workmanship.
Job requirements
- Must be eligible for a DoD SkillBridge program opportunity.
- 3+ years of experience in automotive or industrial repair.
- Experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair.
- A solution-driven approach — the ability to distill complexity into its essential components and execute fabrication tasks without needing clearly written procedures.
- Able to understand new concepts and directional feedback and apply changes quickly and accurately.
- Able to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- High level of craftsmanship, organizational skills, and fabrication quality — someone who takes pride in their work and their work environment.
- Able to interpret mechanical and electrical assembly drawings and schematics.