Lunar Terrain Vehicle – Engineering Intern
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or similar Engineering student to support the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program as an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) summer intern. The intern will support NASA’s next generation of lunar surface vehicles as part of the Lunar Dawn team, working alongside senior engineers on multidisciplinary space systems projects. The role supports engineering design and execution activities for LTV hardware integration and testing. The intern will contribute to multiple tasks in parallel, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate with management, coworkers, and customers, and help produce high-quality products that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. The position is in-office in Huntsville, Alabama, and may involve physical work and participation on the shop or test floor.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a similar engineering field at an ABET-accredited college or university, with expected completion in 2027 or 2028.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Must be capable of working collaboratively in an engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 30 pounds.
- Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools.
- Must be willing to work in-office in Huntsville, Alabama.
- Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently.
- Self-motivation and ability to learn quickly and adapt to a broad range of subjects and issues.
- Experience with CAD software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PTC Creo or SolidWorks CAD software.
- Desire to solve complex technical problems and learn from a team of experienced engineers.
- Willingness to work on the shop or test floor during hardware build or verification events.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering design and execution activities for hardware integration and testing of LTV systems.
- Research test methods and test requirements to identify appropriate test scope and pass/fail metrics.
- Work with vendors on manufacturing quotes and purchase orders.
- Develop conceptual CAD models and produce engineering drawings for assembly tooling and test hardware or equipment.
- Produce assembly plans and procedures for hardware integration events.
- Produce test plans and procedures for test events.
- Prepare documents and deliverables for Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and post-testing reports.
- Collaborate with project teams to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems and products across a broad range of applications.
- Support project teams across multiple disciplines with completion of document deliverables.
- Develop and execute trade studies for the LTV program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
