Systems Engineering Intern – Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a rigorous aerospace internship focused on designing and analyzing aerospace systems for commercial and military applications. You will gain hands-on experience across design, analysis, testing, and software development within a collaborative, mentoring environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering or computer science, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale without rounding.
• Enrolled in a full-time matriculated bachelor’s or graduate program.
• Engineering major in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Willingness and ability to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build professional and technical skills in an aerospace systems role.
• Design, analysis, development, and testing of aerospace systems.
• Write software requirements and perform software testing and simulation.
• Develop tools and provide product and program support.
• Collaborate with interns and mentors to learn and grow.

Skills

Aerospace Systems Design

Software Testing

Programming Language Proficiency

Electrical Engineering

Microsoft Products Knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Computer Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build professional and technical skills in an aerospace systems and defense role
• Work on challenging, real-world problems to design aerospace systems for commercial and military applications and support them through service life
• Gain broad exposure to engineering opportunities ranging from design and analysis to hands-on work with aerospace systems
• Experience work in engine controls, navigation and guidance systems, gas turbine engine components, electrical power systems, mechanical systems, vehicle health and data management systems, mission systems, computing systems, and platform systems integration
• Perform design, analysis, development, and testing
• Write software requirements
• Conduct software testing and simulation
• Develop tools
• Provide product and program support
• Build relationships with interns, co-ops, and leaders
• Consider preferences, major, year of schooling, and business needs during placement
• Prepare for a potential full-time position after graduation

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale without rounding
• Attending a full-time matriculated and nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate program
• Engineering program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Willingness and ability to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation, as many sites lack public transportation
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
• Strong commitment to a career in technology and passion for engineering
• Strong knowledge of computer and Microsoft products
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong technical skills in aerospace systems design and analysis, with proficiency in programming and software testing. Capable of providing product support and developing tools while building professional relationships in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Aerospace Systems Design
• Software Testing
• Programming Language Proficiency
• Electrical Engineering
• Microsoft Products Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Design
• Analysis
• Development
• Testing
• Software Requirements Writing
• Simulation
• Tool Development
• Data Management Systems
• Vehicle Health Systems
• Mission Systems

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Commitment to Technology
• Passion for Engineering

Industry Keywords

• US Citizenship
• Background Investigation
• Drug Screen
• U.S. Export-Controlled Information
• Engineering Program
• Baccalaureate Program
• Graduate Program