Student Requirements:

Interns must be U.S. citizens, but dual citizens are eligible. Applicants must be turning 18 years old before the start of internship. Interns must also have their own transportation to get to on site.

Mission

Provide research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition support, engineering, systems integration, in-service engineering and fleet support with cyber-security, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings through commonality for surface and undersea vehicle machinery, ship systems, equipment and material and to execute other responsibilities as assigned by Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center (COMNAVSURFWARCEN).

About the Lab

NSWCPD is responsible for current and future U.S. Navy surface, undersea, and amphibious vehicle machinery systems. This includes, but is not limited to: cybersecurity, control, electrical/power, mechanical, thermal/fluid, propulsion, life support, environmental, structural, and other systems. Additionally, NSWCPD has the added responsibility of logistics, materials evaluation, additive manufacturing, metrology, and more. Essentially, if it goes inside of a US Navy ship, NSWCPD is responsible for it in some way. NSWCPD covers the entire ship life cycle from concept design through in-service operation, modernization, and disposal.

What is Unique about this lab?

NSWCPD is the only lab that is solely responsible for shipboard machinery systems. This includes all aspects of machinery and all types of machinery including the mechanical, electrical, control, networking, cybersecurity, logistics, training, etc. of those systems. NSWCPD works across the full lifecycle of these systems.

About the Internship

We are seeking motivated college students with an interest in shipboard machinery systems. Students are assigned a technical project and work with our mentors to complete the project and present on it at the end of the summer. Work may include testing & evaluation, modeling & simulation, research & development, in-service engineering support, or other activities. The internship also includes networking opportunities with NSWCPD employees and other interns as well as a lecture series on topics relevant to life and work at NSWCPD and test site tours.

What will I do any given day as an intern at this lab?

Students are assigned a technical project and work with one or mentors to complete the project and present on it at the end of the summer. Work may include testing and evaluation, modeling and simulation, research and development, in-service engineering support, or other activities. The internship also includes networking opportunities with NSWC Philadelphia employees and other interns as well as a lecture series on topics relevant to life and work at NSWC Philadelphia.

What Subjects Should Students Be Studying To Be A Good Fit For Interning At This Lab?

The primary subjects of interest include:

• Aeronautics
• Algebra
• Applied Engineering
• Applied Mathematics
• Business
• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Geometry
• Government
• Information Sciences/Technology
• Management/Leadership
• Material Sciences
• Mathematics
• Mechanics
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Programming
• Robotics
• Statistics and Probability

What will I learn as an intern at this lab?

NSWC Philadelphia internships are an immersive opportunity to learn about multiple fields of study in addition to getting a deep dive in one particular field. Interns often learn about marine engineering/naval architecture, systems engineering, thermal/fluid systems, electrical/power systems, command/control/computers/communications/cybersecurity (C5) systems, additive manufacturing/metrology/augmented and virtual reality, project/program management, and more over the course of the summer.

What kinds of projects do interns at this lab participate in?

The following are examples of projects to which interns may be assigned. NSWC is a dynamic lab with ever evolving projects so interns may be assigned to a variety of other tasks not listed.

Application of reverse engineering laser metrology technology for parts obsolescence. Creating CAD part files and assemblies from physical parts.

Investigation of shipboard navigation systems and analyzing cybersecurity threats. Activities include computer programming and cybersecurity as well as hands-on testing and evaluation.

Research and development of shipboard fan systems. Activities include aerodynamic performance analysis, data acquisition, and research into novel techniques.

Propulsion and machinery systems automation. Activities include mechanical, electrical, computer programming, and cybersecurity including hands-on laboratory work and testing control panels and other equipment.