Spaceflight Engineering Intern: Systems & Payload Design

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

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Engineering Directorate Support Intern to assist NASA Ames Research Center in spaceflight engineering efforts. The role involves mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering support, including requirements, testing, and documentation for space missions.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in BS/MS/PhD programs with strong analytical and collaborative skills, ready to work in a dynamic team with mission-critical deadlines. On-site role at Moffett Field, CA with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS/PhD in accredited engineering program

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Engineering Directorate Support Intern to assist NASA Ames Research Center in spaceflight engineering efforts. The role involves mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering support, including requirements, testing, and documentation for space missions.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in BS/MS/PhD programs with strong analytical and collaborative skills, ready to work in a dynamic team with mission-critical deadlines. On-site role at Moffett Field, CA with travel as needed.