Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

6d • $33 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Stratolaunch is hiring a summer Engineering Intern to work as a member of its Engineering team in the Engineering department. The intern will contribute to the design, integration, and testing of Stratolaunch operational vehicles. Opportunities are available in Flight Sciences, Flight Controls, Structures, Avionics, Electrical, Propulsion, Mechanical Systems, and Materials Science. This is a 10–12-week internship based in Mojave, California.

Applicants must include a short presentation, paper, or summary of a project they have worked on, describing their individual contribution and why they chose and are excited by the project. Applications without this project document will not be considered. Stratolaunch is seeking people passionate about aerospace and aviation.

The position is located in Mojave, CA, with relocation eligible to the local area and living accommodations provided in the Antelope Valley. The schedule is 9/80. The company indicates that the position may involve operating company vehicles as part of assigned duties. Technical intern hourly pay is listed as $33.00 for years 1–2 and $38.00 for years 3–4. Base salary and leveling are established case by case, taking into account location, educational background, and demonstrated skills and experience.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Software, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Materials, or Network engineering.
• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior going to graduate school and working on an engineering degree.
• Have an exceptional command of engineering fundamentals.
• Be able to work on one's own initiative and prioritize tasks to fit business goals.
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to ask questions.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Have hands-on engineering experience through internships, school projects, or teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software tools.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Octave, or other computing software tools.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and testing of the Carrier Aircraft or Talon vehicles.
• Develop engineering tools as needed to complete tasks.
• Use engineering fundamentals or analysis software to analyze designs.
• Interface with manufacturing to build or test components.
• Coordinate within and between engineering teams to clarify requirements, communicate progress, and resolve issues.
• Write and execute test plans as needed.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into the 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation eligible to the local area; living accommodations provided in the Antelope Valley.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern