AI Innovation Intern

H

HEICO Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Town of Smithtown, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Develop AI-powered reports, automation tools, and lightweight internal applications to improve business operations across various departments. Take ownership of projects from concept to implementation, prototyping solutions and documenting workflows for future scalability.

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and application development, with the ability to translate business challenges into practical technical solutions. You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in a related field and can quickly learn new technologies to build and document AI-driven tools from concept to completion.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

Claude Code

LangChain

prompt engineering

AI workflows

business process automation

application development

workflow solutions

data analysis

automation

Job Description

Seal Dynamics (A HEICO Company) founded in 1976, with its corporate headquarters based in Hauppauge, NY is a world leader in technical sales and the distribution of aerospace components.

Our unique marketing and technical sales approach is the most effective way to assist our customers in selecting products that reduce cost of ownership. Our current product portfolio includes structural, mechanical and electro-mechanical products associated with both airframe and engine applications across all ATA Chapters. Through our strategic partnerships with some of the most respected OEMs in the aviation industry, Seal Dynamics stocks and distributes in excess of 100,000 products globally in support of our customer requirements.

In addition to our distribution network, Seal Dynamics is a market leader in the design and development of FAA approved alternative parts. Our OEM licensed PMAs and Test and Computation PMAs offer our customers viable solutions in the reduction of operational costs.

ROLE : AI Innovation Intern

This is an on-site role based in Hauppauge, NY

The AI Innovation Intern will support the Information Technology department in the development of AI-powered reports, automation tools, and lightweight internal applications that support business operations across multiple departments. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world business challenges and provides the opportunity to build practical AI-driven solutions that improve workflows, reporting visibility, and operational efficiency.

This position offers a fast-paced, startup-style environment within an established aerospace company where the intern will be expected to take ownership of projects from concept through completion during the internship period.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Contribute to the developing lightweight internal applications and workflow tools using AI-assisted development platforms and frameworks (e.g., Claude Code, LangChain) and Python.
  • Work directly with IT, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Support, and other departments to identify operational gaps and translate business needs into practical technical solutions
  • Support the design, development, testing, implementation, and refinement of AI-related tools and applications
  • Take ownership of assigned projects from concept through implementation and final delivery
  • Prototype solutions quickly and iterate based on user feedback and operational requirements
  • Structure data, workflows, reporting logic, and automation processes into simple and practical tools that improve operational efficiency
  • Document applications, workflows, reporting structures, and development processes to support future scalability and enhancements
  • Assist with identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement across the organization
  • Contribute ideas and recommendations related to the broader AI strategy and direction within the IT department
  • Documents everything you build so it can be expanded after your internship
  • Actively seek ways to improve and maintain processes
Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong interest in artificial intelligence, automation, application development, and emerging technologies
  • Ability to translate business challenges into practical technical solutions
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems, technologies, and workflows
  • Strong sense of initiative, curiosity, and creativity

Experience and Education Required:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field
  • Hands-on experience or strong interest in AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or similar platforms preferred
  • Experience building projects from concept to working prototype preferred
  • Exposure to automation, reporting tools, application development, workflow solutions, or data analysis preferred
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI workflows, or business process automation preferred
  • Exposure to supply chain operations, sales reporting, or business operations preferred

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors of the Position:

  • Position is primarily office-based and located in Hauppauge, NY
  • Flexible schedule available based on candidate availability
  • Onsite presence preferred
  • Collaborative work environment with direct exposure to multiple business functions

H

HEICO Corporation

Santa Barbara Infrared designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced infrared and electro-optical test instrumentation available. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems and are used world wide in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR was founded in 1986 and quickly became the leader in the electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation field. In 1999 SBIR became part of HEICO Corporation, an aerospace company based in Hollywood, Florida. HEICO Corporation is a rapidly growing, technology-driven company that has been engaged in niche market segments within the aerospace, aviation and electronics industries for more than 60 years. Additionally, HEICO has been named on Forbes'​ Best 100 Small Companies list and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks"​ list routinely. SBIR has continued to maintain its'​ leadership position within the test instrumentation field and is still the preferred supplier to many of the major domestic and international manufacturers of E-O sensors and systems. SBIR's focus is on providing well engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. Our extensive design capabilities cover the spectrum of infrared, laser, visible and dynamic scene projection applications. SBIR's proven systems engineering expertise combined with a practical, design-for-manufacturing approach results in production and custom instrumentation for the most discerning customers.
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