About Overwatch:
Overwatch Imaging is an imagery intelligence technology company working to bring sensor autonomy to time-critical airborne search, detection, tracking and monitoring missions. Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, brings Superhuman Vision and Workload Reduction to users of real-time imagery intelligence systems. We fundamentally believe that modern edge processing and AI-enabled autonomy can perform an important set of time-critical imagery intelligence missions better, faster and more safely than humans can alone.
Founded in 2016 in Hood River, Oregon, we support private sector companies as well as federal, state and local agencies around the world with missions ranging from wildfire mapping and disaster response to law enforcement, border security, maritime domain awareness and tactical intelligence.
About this Role:
Overwatch is seeking an intern who will support the design, build, and testing of multi-camera imaging system components and assemblies in support of automated airborne intelligence payloads. The multidisciplinary engineering student will aid in the design and building of motion control elements, electromagnetic and environmental compatibility solutions, manufacturing assembly aids and fixtures, and aircraft integration structures to bring new aerial imaging systems from customer order to fully mission operational.
What You’ll do:
- Rapid Prototyping and Design: Contribute to the design and development of dynamic and static assemblies for state-of-the-art aerial imaging systems.
- Build: Assemble mechanical and electromechanical prototypes with an eye for Size, Weight, and Power.
- Test: Conduct verification and validation testing and report on newly developed systems including new software packages, hardware, and payload flight testing.
- Manufacturing Support: Design fixtures and assembly aids that increase production throughput and determine design improvements on payload components and subsystems for manufacturing.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience and Education:
- Earning a formal education in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, robotics, optics, or related field.
- Experience in aerospace and defense, particularly with mid-sized unmanned aircraft and/or airborne imaging systems is preferred.
- Experience with electromechanical engineering design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing customer-facing products is preferred.
Technical Competence:
- Computer-aided design (Prefer SolidWorks for ME, Altium for EE) and computer-aided simulation for structural and thermal stress analysis and good design practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues, analyze test results, and promptly communicate findings.
- Rapid prototyping using 3D printers is a plus.
- A high degree of ability to operate machines, hand or power tools.
- Software testing with basic coding experience in C++ or relevant language is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), data analysis (MATLAB, etc.), and technical report writing.
Character Attributes:
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, venture-backed startup business environment.
- Motivates and inspires teammates by demonstrating a prodigious work ethic.
- Collaborates well in a small team environment with teammates and customers.
- Enjoys hands-on work, learning new skills, and taking responsible risks.
- Takes pride in seeing new products reach operational use quickly.
What We Offer:
- Growth Opportunities: As a team member of a true startup, you will learn by doing and shape our future. The opportunities are limitless for those who want to grow their career.
- Impact Opportunity: We work on missions that matter to keep people safe and make the world better, and we do it without bureaucracy at the speed of a startup.
- Team Collaboration: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with amazing teammates. The Overwatch Imaging leadership team believes in an open-door policy, meaning everyone has a voice and access to guidance, advice, feedback, and the ability to pitch crazy new products or ideas.
- Late Start Wednesday: A weekly block to have focus time away from meetings and calls. An opportunity to work from home, flex your schedule or self-directed time to focus on training and development.
All applicants must be authorized to work on a permanent basis in the United States.
Overwatch Imaging is an equal opportunity workplace and makes employment decisions based on merit and business needs, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected personal characteristic.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement listed
in this job description. We value diversity of experience and perspectives and are always looking
for talented individuals to join our team.
Export Control Compliance Notice
This position may involve access to data, technology, or software that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to obtain any necessary export authorization, as determined by an export compliance assessment conducted by the company.
