2027 Electromechanical Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Applications team within The Aerospace Corporation’s Electromechanical Control Department is seeking an undergraduate intern for its Vehicle Systems Division. The division supports space programs through research and development, technical evaluations, design, assembly, integration, testing, and operational support across areas including vehicle engineering, robotics, electromechanical devices, embedded systems, propulsion, thermal control, and structures.

The intern will support the testing, modeling, simulation, and analysis of electromechanical control systems and components for satellite or launch vehicle programs. Work may include evaluating contractor designs and system performance, participating in technical reviews and meetings, developing analytical models and analysis tools, maintaining laboratory resources, conducting experiments, characterizing hardware, and reviewing experimental data. The role involves technical studies in a structured team environment and requires written reports and oral presentations. The intern may interact with other technical disciplines, government customers, program management, and contractors, representing the department professionally. Training and mentorship will be provided. Duties may change or additional duties may be assigned as needed.

The position is full-time and on-site at the company’s El Segundo, California facility. Interns must be available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a full-time bachelor’s degree program after the internship. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to a bachelor’s degree program full-time after the internship.
• Junior class standing completed by the internship start date.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
• Transcripts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: mechanical design, structural analysis, servo control, motors, electronics, signal processing, guidance and navigation, GPS receivers and associated algorithms, small satellite development, or robotics.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical devices.
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety protocol.
• Knowledge and use of measurement and test equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, PCB design, and soldering.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following: NX or SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, dSPACE, C/C++, Python, or EAGLE.

Responsibilities

• Participate in testing, modeling, simulation, and analysis of electromechanical control systems and components supporting satellite or launch vehicle programs.
• Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to a variety of problems.
• Verify contractor designs, approaches, and overall system performance.
• Attend and participate in technical interchange meetings and requirements, design, readiness, pedigree, and acceptance reviews as needed.
• Develop, operate, and maintain laboratory resources.
• Perform technical studies and experimental investigations in a structured team setting.
• Document and present the design, development, execution, and results of technical studies and experimental investigations through written reports and oral presentations.
• Develop independent analytical models and analysis tools as needed.
• Develop laboratory experiments, characterize electromechanical hardware, and technically review experimental data as needed.
• Interact with other technical disciplines, government customers, program management, and contractors, independently or as part of a team.
• Represent the department and subdivision professionally during interactions.

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 contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern