Intern, Flight Controls
About The Position
Virgin Galactic internships will be built 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. 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 Engineering 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 position is in our corporate headquarters in Tustin, CA location and require you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday. Flight Controls Intern: This position is with the Flight Controls Engineer team. As an intern, you will be working in the Flight Controls team, which is comprised of Actuator, FBW Systems, and GNC groups for the suborbital spaceplane Spaceship. Specifically, we are looking for an intern who must be enthusiastic with high energy and have a strong willingness to learn about flight controls hardware, software, and integration. The candidate will support the development of safety critical hardware/software. The specific work will include the analysis and reporting of test data for the spaceship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (required) in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering. Master’s degree candidates in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering are also welcome.
- Basic understanding of airplane dynamics and control systems.
- Basic understanding of CAD drawings with some proficiency with Matlab, Python, and/or Labview.
- Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
- Must possess strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
- Strong interest in commercial space flight.
Responsibilities
- The candidate will support the development of safety critical hardware/software.
- The specific work will include the analysis and reporting of test data for the spaceship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
