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**. (http://www.sigsauer.com) 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™.** (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified\-company/7021599\) For more information about the company and product line visit: **www.sigsauer.com** (http://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. * Anal