Intern, Research and Development

Intern, Ammo Research & Development

*This is an internship/co-op for the spring 2027 semester (January-April). Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 

SIG SAUER, Inc.  is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.  For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision.  Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.  Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy.  Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions.  SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™.  For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.

Position Summary: The Intern, Ammo Research & Development, is responsible for testing and development of ammunition products using industry standard equipment and creating well written reports in the execution of advanced test plans. This is an entry-level position that will develop and test ammunition in accordance with company standards. The Intern will collaborate with Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Quality on new product development. This includes product design, data collection, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, as well as workplace organization and safety.

FLSA:  Non-exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design of new ammunition components and cartridges.
• Handload various ammunition for test and evaluation.
• Directly assists in Engineering and Production testing of new products.
• Provide efficient and effective planning and performance of routine and non-routine mechanical inspection using pre-determined methods for product acceptability.
• Provide assistance in the development of fixtures and gauges.
• Perform ammunition testing to ensure compliance with all Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute (SAAMI) standards for ammunition manufacturing following approved testing protocols for all key performance data including (but not limited to) – Pressure, Velocity, Accuracy, and Primer Sensitivity.
• Safely and effectively operate test equipment according to manuals, work instructions, or industry standards.
• Follows moderately complex test plans to execute testing of ammunition as assigned.
• Document raw test data and create comprehensive written test reports to SIG SAUER INC standards as assigned.
• Analyze test data to provide periodic, accurate test status reports to Management as assigned with minimal support.
• Participate in analytic groups for driving to the root cause of internal and external quality failures, particularly related to the prevention of customer escapes.
• Must be able to infrequently work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends or holidays based on customer demands or to support organizational goals.
• Maintain range certification while always handling and shooting firearms in accordance with SIG SAUER INC policy.
• Participate in and sustains 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
• Must be able to travel infrequently.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma required.
• Currently enrolled in Science and Technology degree program required.
• Knowledge of traditional measuring devices such as indicators, height gages, calipers, micrometers.
• Experience reading drawings and blueprints, including working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Able to establish and maintain functional knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all quality inspection equipment used in the ammunition manufacturing process.
• Rudimentary knowledge of components, assemblies, and product form, fit, and function.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred; shooting experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.