Engineering Intern

Senior plc • Burbank, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is seeking an Engineering Intern to assist the design team in their daily work and complete special assignments. The design team is responsible for systems engineering and integration, system design, structural analysis, thermal/flow analysis, R&D testing, and new product implementation. This role is a preparatory role for future hires in the Design Engineering department, offering a competitive advantage. The intern will help the design team accomplish projects focused on developing new products, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the design group, and the company.

Requirements

• Working on, or recently graduated with, a BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in MATLAB or equivalent, or at least one programming language (VBA or Python preferred).
• A majority of coursework completed in basic physics, calculus, and strength of materials.
• Can demonstrate ability to face unfamiliar problems by application of first principles of engineering and physics.
• Can demonstrate competence, backed by examples of actual execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex projects into actionable and measurable tasks.
• Must be a motivated self-driver.
• Can get along with and function in a team with a variety of personalities, backgrounds, skill sets and skill levels.
• Honest and ethical.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in data reduction and analysis
• Support the team in structural/thermal/flow analysis
• Support R&D testing
• Generate technical documentation
• Programming/automation of design tools
• Support new product manufacturing implementation
• Work with all groups within the company to complete tasks as required, including Program Management, Project Engineering, Drafting, Test Lab, Operations, Quality Engineering, Purchasing, Contracts, and Shipping/Receiving.
• Perform at least one primary project during the term of employment, which will be reported on and presented in a team review environment.

Benefits

• Access to facilities restricted under ITAR/EAR requires assessment for licensing needs.

What This Job Offers

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