Manufacturing (Systems) Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

9h • $33 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Stratolaunch is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Systems & Data Intern to support manufacturing data collection, reporting, and digital-system improvement projects. The intern will work with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and IT teams to organize production data, create reports, and support improvements to manufacturing processes and systems. The internship lasts 10–12 weeks during summer 2027 and is based in Mojave, California.

Applicants must include a short presentation, paper, or summary describing a project they have worked on, including their individual contribution and why the project interested them. Applications without this project document will not be considered.

The position includes a 9/80 schedule. Relocation to the local Mojave area is eligible, and living accommodations are provided in the Antelope Valley. The role may involve operating company vehicles as part of assigned duties. Hourly pay for technical interns is listed as $33.00 for years 1–2 and $38.00 for years 3–4; base salary and leveling are determined case by case based on factors including location, education, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior planning to attend graduate school and working toward an engineering degree.
• Strong attention to detail and interest in data, manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data organization.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Include a short presentation, paper, or summary of a project worked on, explaining individual contributions and why the project was interesting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar reporting tools.
• Exposure to manufacturing metrics such as production output, scrap, downtime, cycle time, or OEE.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, quality, inventory, or other manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Gather production, quality, downtime, labor, inventory, and equipment data from manufacturing teams and existing systems.
• Collect, organize, and validate production, quality, downtime, and inventory data.
• Create basic reports, charts, and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Help track manufacturing metrics such as output, scrap, downtime, cycle time, and quality performance.
• Assist with maintaining data files, reports, and documentation.
• Support documentation of manufacturing workflows and data-collection processes.
• Help identify data gaps, reporting errors, and opportunities to improve data accuracy.
• Assist with user testing, documentation, and training materials for manufacturing software and digital tools.
• Work with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and IT teams on assigned projects.

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.
• Living accommodations provided in the Antelope Valley.

What This Job Offers

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