2027 Electromechanical Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Applications team within the Electromechanical Control Department is seeking an undergraduate intern to support electromechanical control systems and components for satellite and launch vehicle programs. The intern will participate in testing, modeling, simulation, analysis, technical studies, and experimental investigations. The role is full-time and on-site at the company’s facility in El Segundo, California. Training and mentorship will be provided.

The intern may develop independent analytical models and analysis tools, laboratory experiments, and characterization procedures for electromechanical hardware. The position includes reviewing experimental data, documenting and presenting technical work through written reports and oral presentations, and participating in technical meetings and reviews. Work may involve collaboration with internal and external technical teams, government customers, program management, and contractors. The intern must represent the department professionally during these interactions. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for at least 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 security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
• 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 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 protocols.
• Knowledge and use of measurement and test equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, PCB design, and soldering.
• Proficiency with one or more of 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 for 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, requirements reviews, design reviews, readiness reviews, pedigree reviews, and acceptance reviews.
• 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 in 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 sub-division professionally during interactions with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on performance and the value contributed.
• 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