2027 Electromechanical Undergraduate Intern

About the Role

The Electromechanical Applications team within the Electromechanical Control Department is looking for an undergraduate intern. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in the testing, modeling, simulation, and analysis of electromechanical control systems and components in support of various satellite or launch vehicle programs.
• Applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to a variety of problems.
• Verifying contractor designs, approaches, and overall system performance. Tasks may include attending and participating in technical interchange meetings, requirements reviews, design reviews, readiness reviews, pedigree reviews, and acceptance reviews.
• Developing, operating, and maintaining laboratory resources.
• Performing technical studies and experimental investigations in a highly-structured team setting.
• Written reports and oral presentations will be required, including the documentation and presentation of the design, development, execution, and results of technical studies and experimental investigations.
• Tasks may include the development of independent analytical models and analysis tools.
• Tasks may include the development of laboratory experiments, characterization of electromechanical hardware, and technical review of experimental data.
• Tasks may involve interaction with other technical disciplines, working independently or as part of a team.
• Tasks may involve interaction with government customers, program management, and contractors.
• Must be able to represent the department and sub-division during these interactions and project a professional image.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

Corporate Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Possess organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Bachelor's degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
• Junior class standing completed by internship start date.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts.

How You Can Stand Out

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: mechanical design, structural analysis, servo control, motors, electronics, signal processing, guidance and navigation, GPS receivers and associated algorithms, small satellite development, or robotics.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical devices.
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety protocol.
• Knowledge and use of measurement and test equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, PCB design, and soldering.
• Proficiency with any of the following tools/languages: NX or SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, dSPACE, C/C++, Python, EAGLE.

Compensation

Pay Basis: Hourly

Grade-based pay range: $30.00 - $30.00

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.