Data & Control Systems Engineer Intern

About the Role

• Support launch and test operations and controls and automation.
• Gain hands-on experience with control hardware, data acquisition equipment, and instrumentation integration.
• Solve diverse technical challenges that vary in complexity, scope, and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and test acquisition hardware, instrumentation, and cameras used to support and control the company's Terran R rocket test stands.
• Design and maintain electrical systems for use in hazardous areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and technicians to support and execute projects.
• Collaborate on projects such as building DAQ cabinets, configuring instrumentation, and developing actuator control systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Program Highlights:

• Beckhoff PLCs or similar
• Pressure transducers, temperature sensors, flowmeters, level switches, accelerometers, solenoid valves, VFDs, heaters, etc.
• IP, SDI, and CoaXPress cameras

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelors in either Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated electrical engineering fundamental knowledge.
• Demonstrated capability in completing a complex project, coordinating with others and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to gain hands-on experience building and improving test stand hardware and controls.
• No previous aerospace experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data and control systems (SCADA, PLCs, NI, Beckhoff, etc.).
• Familiar with integrating sensors and actuators such as pressure transducers, RTDs, strain gages, thermocouples, solenoid valves, accelerometers, microphones, etc.
• Familiar with communications methods such as Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, and Modbus.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience designing custom PCBs and using tools such as Altium Designer.
• Programming skills for data acquisition and control systems (e.g., Python, MATLAB, TwinCAT, or C/C++).
• Familiarity with actuator systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical controls.

Compensation: $34–42 per hour.