Kforce Government Solutions Internships

Positions Available in: Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Human Factors Engineering

Starting: Summer 2011

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
New openings due to increased contract and internal Research and Development awards for anthropomorphic medical training devices. KGS recently won awards for Best US Army Modeling and Simulation Project and US Army Technical Achievement Award. KGS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kforce which has annual revenue of $1billion annually. Projects encompass requirements and prototype training aid development including analysis, design, human factors design/test, development of Zigbee electronic control and data collection system. Under guidance of the senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing prototyping programs.

Duties may include:
- Requirements analysis and development for current and future medical training aid products including robotics, silicon molding techniques and human factors engineering.
- Preparation and modification of engineering drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
- Hands-on prototype development of future training aids including materials selection, design, prototype construction using molding techniques, and development of Zigbee control/data-collection subsystem.
- Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to develop appropriate training features and to streamline manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to improve production quality control.
- Development and testing of Zigbee prototype software
- Development of inorganic/organic chemistries to mimic blood coagulation
- Support of component and full-scale test activities
- Interface with other internal organizations such as manufacturing, marketing, service, product support and purchasing, as well as external customers and suppliers.
- Physical development of laboratory facilities.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
Must be a currently enrolled student majoring in Electrical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or Chemistry and must have completed at least two years. Recent graduates may also apply.

Abilities/Skills:
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required. Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism. Strong computer skills desired.

Employer Expectations for Interns on the Job:
Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.