Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Job Description:

This internship role provides students the opportunity to learn and gain experience with the development of cost estimates and assist in negotiations and audits, and analysis of various cost factors.

• Supports the quoting activity of the Contracts, Sales & Engineering Groups with cost estimates
• Pulls data from multiple computer systems to produce coherent and supportable estimates of present and future costs
• Complies with government regulations FAR and DFAR as well as company policies
• Understands the difference between standard and actual cost accounting principles
• Has a business acumen, ability to analyze costing results and reasonableness

• Strong analytical experience for gross margin analysis
• Attention to details and flexible outlook
• Good organizational, data collection and multi-tasking skills
• Tenacious, inquisitive, driven, and a sense of urgency
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ERP Software experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or Math

• GPA of 3.2 or above preferred.
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer 2023 semester.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., visa sponsorship not available.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and thoroughly attentive to detail in all actions.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate across all levels and functions of the organization.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently and still meet deadlines assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity