2027 Power Systems Engineering Undergraduate Intern
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an undergraduate Power Systems Engineering Intern for the Analog and Power Systems Department within the Electronics Engineering Subdivision. The position supports satellite and launch vehicle power systems work, with training and mentorship from experienced staff. The intern will apply academic skills to energy balance or energy depletion analyses, contribute to system-level modeling and hardware performance characterization, and gain exposure to spacecraft subsystems and power electronics modeling, simulation, and laboratory testing. The role is full-time and on-site at the company’s El Segundo, California facility for at least 10 weeks outside the university term. The intern must return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
- Sophomore class standing completed by the internship start date.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Completed coursework and/or fundamental knowledge of power systems.
- Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
- Transcripts are required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Organizational, time management, and project management skills.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
- Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Active security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for Power Systems Engineering.
- Create satellite energy balance and/or launch vehicle energy depletion analysis models using academic technical skills and guidance from industry experts.
- Work with experienced Power Systems Engineering staff to learn about major satellite subsystem elements operating on spacecraft and/or launch vehicle power buses.
- Utilize and/or develop system-level modeling tools and resources to characterize hardware performance.
- Learn how satellites operate through launch and initialization.
- Gain an understanding of how spacecraft subsystems and related areas, including Thermal Control, Attitude Control, Flight Mechanics, and Communications, work concurrently to generate data products for vehicle-level assessments.
- Gain exposure to power electronics modeling, simulation, and testing in a laboratory environment.
- Write clear and concise reports documenting work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
