Co-op Spacecraft Power Engineer Intern

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites energetic Electrical Engineering students to join the Spacecraft Power Engineering group as co-op/interns in Laurel, MD. You will analyze, test, and help deliver analog power electronics for spaceflight applications, contributing to missions like Dragonfly.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning with mentors guiding you to design, test hardware, run simulations, and broaden analysis skills while meeting a 6–12 month term.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related technical field).
• GPA minimum of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
• Available for a 6-month (minimum) term in Laurel, MD.
• Familiar with analog electrical circuit components and concepts.
• Prior employment or team-project experience in core competency areas: DC/DC and AC/DC Power Conversion; DC Power Distribution; Battery Packs; Solar Arrays; Power Systems; Power Circuit or System Test.
• Familiar with basic laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies).
• U.S. citizenship status is required to access APL facilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, test, and deliver analog power electronics.
• Work with full-time staff to learn design and test of electronic hardware.
• Develop analysis and simulation skills.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related technical field)

Tools

DC/DC Power Conversion

DC Power Distribution

Battery Packs

Solar Arrays

Power Systems

Power Circuit or System Test

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites energetic Electrical Engineering students to join the Spacecraft Power Engineering group as co-op/interns in Laurel, MD. You will analyze, test, and help deliver analog power electronics for spaceflight applications, contributing to missions like Dragonfly.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning with mentors guiding you to design, test hardware, run simulations, and broaden analysis skills while meeting a 6–12 month term.