2027 Intern Program
About The Position
Fortastra is seeking summer interns in various engineering and technical disciplines to support its Engineering Division, which designs, develops, and tests flight systems across an autonomous spacecraft portfolio. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers on technical challenges supporting autonomous spacecraft development and will be paired with a dedicated engineering mentor who provides technical guidance, project assignments, and regular feedback. The internship runs from June 14 to August 20, 2027, and is based on-site in Torrance, California, five days per week. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in a technical field. Compensation is $25 per hour as a non-exempt hourly employee; holidays and overtime are paid in accordance with state and federal law.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field at an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in at least one of the listed engineering disciplines: Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Propulsion and Thermal; Flight Software; Mission Management and Planning; Robotics and Autonomy; or Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Experience with relevant engineering tools, programming languages, laboratory work, or hands-on technical projects.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate with others, and learn quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Available to work on-site five days per week in Torrance, California, throughout the internship period.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft systems and technologies.
- Support engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, software development, or hardware testing within the assigned discipline.
- Work with experienced engineers to solve technical challenges and evaluate potential solutions.
- Document technical work, test results, and engineering findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and participate in technical discussions and design reviews.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and present results, technical findings, and lessons learned at the conclusion of the internship.
Benefits
- Holidays and overtime are paid in accordance with state and federal law.
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