Vehicle Systems Engineer Intern

About the Role

This internship offers hands-on experience in engineering design, controls and automation, and operations. The team focuses on developing tools and processes to manage requirements, track decisions, and identify and mitigate risks, supporting efficient and informed program development.

Program Highlights

• Gain exposure to the lifecycle of Terran R, from design and development through integrated testing and launch
• Collaborate with teams working across structures, mechanisms, fluids, propulsion, avionics, and integrated analysis
• Potential responsibilities include conducting design trade studies, performing cross-functional analysis, supporting requirements and verification planning, developing automation scripts, creating concepts of operations, planning tests, reviewing data, and managing vehicle configuration

Qualifications

• Ability to understand the big picture while paying close attention to details
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments, define project scope, and drive tasks toward completion
• Willingness to contribute wherever needed across projects at different stages of the lifecycle
• Hands-on project experience through personal projects, club activities, or previous internships, ideally covering multiple stages of a project lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python, Jira, Confluence, propulsion systems, mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, robotics, or rockets

Compensation: The hourly compensation range for this role is $34–$42.