Aerospace & Thermal Eng Internship — Extreme Environments

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance
Retirement contributions
Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites engineering students to join a collaborative team tackling aerospace and thermal engineering challenges in extreme environments. You will contribute to real-world projects alongside experienced engineers and scientists, gaining hands-on experience across multiple disciplines.

Interns work on topics such as aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, wind tunnel testing, combustion, and thermal/aerothermal analysis, with

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Strong self-starter with good communications skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Eligible for Interim Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to real-world aerospace and thermal challenges as part of a team.
  • Assist in design challenges of extreme environments including propulsion and thermal protection topics.
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists across disciplines on groundbreaking solutions.

Skills

Communication skills
Teamwork
Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering/Physics/C Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites engineering students to join a collaborative team tackling aerospace and thermal engineering challenges in extreme environments. You will contribute to real-world projects alongside experienced engineers and scientists, gaining hands-on experience across multiple disciplines.

Interns work on topics such as aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, wind tunnel testing, combustion, and thermal/aerothermal analysis, with

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