Spaceflight Engineering Intern: Payloads & Lab Ops

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

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.