Quality Engineering Intern
Astronautics Corporation of America
About the Role
- Paid undergraduate intern opportunity.
- Hands-on, highly technical internship designed to provide real-world experience.
- Work closely with engineering staff on actual customer projects.
- Summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of experience in an engineering development environment.
- Opportunity to experience engineering practices beyond the standard university classroom and lab.
- Mentors are assigned to assist in engineering-related career development.
- Internship program includes events to meet other interns and employees.
- Contribute to the launch of new avionic flight display products.
- Implement improvements to processes and procedures based on current performance analysis.
- Analyze current processes and propose improvements to management.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
Qualifications
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Capability of working independently in a lab environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
Desired
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
- Laboratory experience integrating multiple pieces of equipment, signal sources and processors.
- Finite element analysis.
- Experience with Six Sigma analytical processes.
- Ability to work part-time onsite during the school year.