Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Internship $30.00 / hourJob Overview
As an AI&T Engineering Intern, you will work across all of the engineering teams in the company to efficiently build and test a reliable and high-performance spacecraft. For this opportunity, you could be working on one of the following teams: Automation & Controls, Integration, Development Test, or Test Automation.
*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027
Responsibilities
- Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical test systems in support of liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing
- Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company, including Redondo Beach and Mojave.
- Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed
- Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
- Write and maintain work instructions, test plans, and other critical documentation
- Work on methods for accelerating the rate that we can build and process vehicles
- Work on tooling and fixturing that supports assembly and transport
- Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field
- Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well croff-functionally
- Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
- Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment
- Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing