DoD SkillBridge Internship - Sherpa 6

Description

Systems Integrator Internship Opportunity - DoD SkillBridge
Location: Spring Lake, NC or Fort Bragg, NC
Program: DoD SkillBridge Internship
Division: Technical Services
Company: Sherpa 6 Inc.

Internship Type: Unpaid – up to 30 hours per week

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret

Sherpa 6 Inc. is offering a unique internship opportunity through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning military service members. This internship is designed to provide participants with real-world training and exposure to technical services and systems integration within a defense-focused environment. The position is part of our Systems Integrator Internship Program, where interns will work closely with our talented Integration and Solutions Development team.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in hands-on training with DoD hardware and software technologies. 
• Assist in the development, integration, and testing of technical solutions.
• Attend program and project meetings to observe solution development processes.
• Support innovative technology initiatives and problem-solving efforts.
• Gain exposure to the transition process from R&D to service delivery.
• Learn the fundamentals of project management, customer engagement, and training support. 

Program Details:

• Interns will be assigned to the Technical Services Division and trained at our headquarters in Spring Lake, NC or on-site at Fort Bragg, NC.
• Work schedule will vary in accordance with SkillBridge Program guidelines.
• This is an unpaid internship; no salary, compensation, or benefits are provided.
• The position is structured to prepare interns for potential future employment as a Systems Integrator with Sherpa 6.

Ideal Candidate:

• A transitioning military service member eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• Eager to develop new technical skills and contribute to mission-driven projects.
• Interest in systems integration, IT support, and defense technology solutions. 
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.

Opportunities we may have available:

• Systems Integrator
• Program Management
• Business Development

Why Sherpa 6:
At Sherpa 6, we are dedicated to empowering the warfighter through innovative technology solutions. This internship offers a pathway to future employment and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of honorable military service 
• 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic; self-starter 

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.  

Background/Drug Screening:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background & drug screening will be required as a condition of hire.

ADA:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

EEO/AA:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range:

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.