Flight Systems Intern 2: Aerospace Engineering & Testing

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Technical Intern 2 for a summer internship supporting NASA’s aerospace research at Edwards AFB, CA. You will work with engineers and technicians on real world projects and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic flight test environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with NASA and AFRC teams, assisting in design, integration, testing, and problem solving across hardware, software, avionics, and instrumentation systems.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Currently enrolled in college or have completed 3–4 years of college coursework.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and systems engineering processes.
• Ability to apply standard methods with initiative and sound judgment.
• Able to work a 9/80 schedule with core hours 8:00–15:30.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NASA personnel, AFRC partners, aircraft technicians, and multidisciplinary engineering teams on real‑world aerospace projects.
• Perform tasks under the guidance of experienced professionals in areas such as engineering, software development, database management, and security analysis.
• Support Flight Instrumentation and System Integration Engineers with the design, integration, and testing of hardware, software, avionics, power, and instrumentation systems.
• Assist with technical problem‑solving efforts to address complex engineering challenges and support the development of next‑generation flight technologies.
• Gain hands‑on experience applying classroom knowledge to mission‑driven projects in a dynamic research and flight test environment.
• Contribute to technical activities, documentation, analysis, and system support efforts that help advance aerospace innovation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Sound judgment

Engineering principles

Systems engineering

Education

High school diploma or 3–4 years college

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Technical Intern 2 for a summer internship supporting NASA’s aerospace research at Edwards AFB, CA. You will work with engineers and technicians on real world projects and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic flight test environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with NASA and AFRC teams, assisting in design, integration, testing, and problem solving across hardware, software, avionics, and instrumentation systems.