Quality Engineering Intern

Astronautics-Corporation-of-America-1; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronautics Corporation of America in Oak Creek, WI seeks a Quality Engineering Intern for a paid, hands-on summer experience (10 weeks or more). You will work with engineering staff on real customer projects, contribute to test plans, quality reports, and calibration documentation, and gain lab experience.

Activities include vibration testing, evaluating fixtures, developing test profiles, data analysis, and programming measurement equipment with mentorship throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering student (sophomore–senior) in a relevant field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Proficient with MS Office; lab equipment experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Available for full-time onsite summer 2026; part-time during school year.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to test plans and quality reports.
• Assist with multi-axis vibration testing.
• Evaluate and modify vibration test fixtures.
• Develop environmental test profiles.
• Calibrate instrumentation and program measurement equipment.
• Perform trend analysis.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent lab work

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering major

GPA 3.0+

Undergraduate enrollment

MS Office

US work eligibility

Lab experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic voltmeters

Microsoft Office

Calibration equipment

Measurement programming

Job description

Join our Oak Creek, WI team as aQuality Engineering Intern! Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Astronautics. This is a paid undergraduate intern opportunity. As an engineering intern, you will work closely with our engineering staff on actual customer projects. Our summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of real-world experience in an engineering development environment.

In addition to quality engineering, we have open opportunities in data security, mechanical, PLD, process, software and systems engineering this summer. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics. Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization.

As a QualityEngineering Intern, you will contribute to the launch of new avionic flight display products through implementation of improvements to processes and procedures based on current performance analysis. You will be part of a team having deliverables that contribute to the success of Astronautics Corporation. This role is focused around analyzing current processes and proposing improvements to management. You will have an opportunity to experience engineering practices beyond the standard university classroom and lab. Typical activities may include:

• Documentation related to test plans, quality reports, calibration documentation, process instructions, and procedure updates.
• Assistance with:
• Multi-axis Vibration testing
• Evaluation, modification, and updates to Vibration test fixtures
• Developing environmental product test profiles
• Calibration of electronic instrumentation or mechanical gauges
• Programming measurement equipment
• Trend analysis

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Capability of working independently in a lab environment
• Strongattention to detail

Education and Experience:

Required

• Current accredited college or university enrollment with sophomore, junior, or senior standing; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Aerospace, Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word and Excel)
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and electronic voltmeters
• Ability to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2026
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
• Laboratory experience integrating multiple pieces of equipment, signal sources and processors
• Experience with Six Sigma analytical processes
• Ability to work part-time onsite during the school year

Who We Are:

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

Astronautics’ key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Location(s)

135 West Forest Hill Avenue, Oak Creek , Wisconsin 53154 , United States