Intern, Avionics Systems Engineering

Virgin Galactic•Tustin, CA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Virgin Galactic internships are for in-person experiences. Every year, we help connect students from colleges around the country to the love, wonder and awe created by space travel. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. We are excited for you to learn more about Summer Internships at Virgin Galactic! Internships at Virgin Galactic are typically a 12-week summer experience and a prime opportunity for students to have real hands-on experience that helps push their careers by developing some in-demand skills. Virgin Galactic interns are empowered to complete real-life projects and will have the opportunity to apply their studies and skills to significant projects while bringing their unique selves to the company. Our Interns work on diverse teams, solving real-world problems, while having fun along the way. This is your chance to bring ideas and solutions to life while working on cutting-edge technologies on our spaceflights. For approximately 12 weeks you will be immersed in our incredible culture and work on challenging and meaningful projects that directly relate to company goals. The hands-on experience you will gain along with opportunities to engage with our exceptional executives, engineers, and other professionals will be incredibly valuable in shaping the foundation for your future. This internship is in our Tustin, CA location, and requires you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday depending on the needs of the department. This position is with the Avionics Department. The Avionics Systems Team is looking for an intern who must be enthusiastic with high energy and have a strong willingness to learn.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (required) in Electrical or Aerospace engineering.
Strong concept of Electrical systems and design processes
Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and testing
Experience with technical writing
Ability to read basic electrical schematics and drawings
Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior
Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
Development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
Strong interest in commercial space flight

Responsibilities

Integration and testing of installed Avionics Systems to ensure they operate as designed.
Troubleshoot and test LRUs using standard electronic test equipment
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

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