2027 Battery Test Lab Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Battery Test Lab Undergraduate Intern will join the Physical Sciences Laboratories’ Energy Technology Department and support the testing and evaluation of spacecraft cells and batteries for flight programs. The work involves hands-on laboratory activities, including designing and building custom test stations for space vehicle battery testing. The overall goal is to develop innovative solutions that streamline battery testing and improve the battery test life cycle. The intern will work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technicians on material, electrochemical, electrical engineering, and data science research. The position is full-time and on-site at the company’s El Segundo, California facility. Training and mentorship will be provided. The internship requires at least 10 weeks of full-time availability outside the university term, with the student returning to a full-time bachelor’s degree program afterward.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related discipline.
Be available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a bachelor's degree program full-time after the internship.
Have completed sophomore class standing by the internship start date.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Have experience operating in a test laboratory environment.
Have experience developing, troubleshooting, and executing software programs or scripts using Python, MATLAB, or another high-level programming language.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
Work well in a team environment.
Possess strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing organizational needs.
Use interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.
Demonstrate attention to detail and independent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Active security clearance.
Experience using electrical test equipment and data acquisition systems.
Experience developing electrical schematics or printed circuit board layouts.
Experience with software control of measurement and test equipment.
Experience with lithium-ion battery testing or charge control.

Responsibilities

Create battery cell tests and experiments.
Fabricate custom test hardware and cabling.
Assemble and solder printed circuit boards.
Develop new diagnostic tools and testing solutions.
Support project designs, test protocols, and experimental validations.
Analyze battery test data to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
Develop interface and communication code for measurement and test equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid benefits based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.