Aircraft Certification Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
This summer internship offers hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment. The intern will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real-world technical projects, and develop technical and professional skills through mentorship, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. Its work spans platform operations, engineering, and full lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.
Requirements
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
- Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and work ethic; detail-oriented.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or work experience in a technical or engineering role.
- Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
- Basic knowledge of engineering software tools such as CAD or MATLAB.
- Microsoft Access skills.
- Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Participate in technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
- Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records as required.
- Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions.
- Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
- Perform hands-on technical work assignments to gain practical experience and build technical skills.
- Work with team members, learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices.
- Participate in workshops to develop a deeper understanding of the business and company culture.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans.
- Dental insurance plans.
- Vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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Career Level
Intern
