Electromechanical Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support.

Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

The Electromechanical Applications team within the Electromechanical Control Department is looking for an undergraduate intern.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

• Participating in the testing, modeling, simulation, and analysis of electromechanical control systems and components in support of various satellite or launch vehicle programs.
• Applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to a variety of problems.
• Verifying contractor designs, approaches, and overall system performance.
• Tasks may include attending and participating in technical interchange meetings, requirements reviews, design reviews, readiness reviews, pedigree reviews, and acceptance reviews.
• Developing, operating, and maintaining laboratory resources.
• Performing technical studies and experimental investigations in a highly-structured team setting.
• Written reports and oral presentations will be required, including the documentation and presentation of the design, development, execution, and results of technical studies and experimental investigations.
• Tasks may include the development of independent analytical models and analysis tools.
• Tasks may include the development of laboratory experiments, characterization of electromechanical hardware, and technical review of experimental data.
• Tasks may involve interaction with other technical disciplines, working independently or as part of a team.
• Tasks may involve interaction with government customers, program management, and contractors.
• Must be able to represent the department and sub-division during these interactions and project a professional image.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Bachelor's degree program full-time after completion…