Engineering Directorate Support Intern

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrion's Engineering Directorate is seeking an Engineering Directorate Support Intern at Moffett Field, CA. You will assist with payload systems and subsystems, testing, and flight hardware documentation, gaining hands-on experience in spaceflight engineering.

This internship values strong analytical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to meet mission deadlines while learning from a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering BS, MS or PhD program.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate technical aptitude in mechanical, electrical or systems engineering.
• Clear communication and ability to work with mission teams from diverse backgrounds.
• Driven to support mission success and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical, electrical and/or systems engineering requirements for payloads.
• Assist with testing, verification and validation of flight hardware.
• Assist with developing requirements and documentation for flight missions.
• Support mission design efforts with studies and research.
• Support lab activities and maintain procedures for spaceflight projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical aptitude (mechanical/elect./

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Drive for mission success

Education

Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD) in progress

Job description

Overview

Engineering Directorate Support Intern

LOCATION:Moffett Field, CA

JOB STATUS: Intern

CLEARANCE: N/A

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL:As Needed

SALARY: Estimated $18.00 USD - $40.00 USD hourly.

Engineering Directorate support employees will perform any or all of the below functions:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Be enrolled and obtaining a BS, MS or PhD in an accredited engineering program
• Possess strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate a strong technical aptitude for mechanical, electrical or systems engineering functions
• Practice clear interpersonal communication; have an ability and desire to work collaboratively with mission team members from various fields and backgrounds
• Possess exceptional drive for mission success and a desire to support mission success through all tasks assigned
• Possess an ability to work in a dynamic, team-based environment with mission-critical deadlines and deliverables

Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist projects with mechanical, electrical and/or systems engineering requirements for payload systems and subsystems
• Assist projects with testing, verification and validation of flight hardware
• Assist projects with developing requirements and documentation for flight missions
• Support mission design efforts with industry and trade studies and research
• Support ongoing lab activities for spaceflight projects including developing and maintaining procedures and associated documentation; performance of lab operational duties; maintenance and development of lab hardware and facilities

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