2025 Battery Test Lab Engineering Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Undergraduate Battery Test Lab Engineering Intern.

The Aerospace Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) is a diverse scientific organization that provides a broad and innovative research and development backplane for a growing space enterprise.  PSL’s impact is grown through a diverse research portfolio that blends foundational scientific research with cutting-edge technology development to serve a broad customer base. PSL’s exclusive ability to work with all stakeholders: (government, industry, and academia) enables us to provide novel solutions to the most challenging issues in current and future technology applications. The strength of PSL comes from the combination of cutting-edge tools and facilities, a vast repository of space-system knowledge, and the extensive technical expertise of our people. We harness these tools and expertise in over 150 different laboratories to tackle the new challenges for the space enterprise. 

The qualified candidate will become part of the Physical Sciences Laboratories, Energy Technology Department, Battery Test Lab, supporting the test and evaluation of spacecraft cells and batteries for flight programs. Work will involve hands-on, battery-related laboratory work to support designing and building custom test stations for space vehicle battery testing. An overall goal in this work is to develop innovative solutions to streamline battery testing, and to improve the battery test life cycle.

Work Model

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing 

• You will work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in ongoing material and electrochemical research

• You will apply standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks, including:

  • Assisting in setting up new battery cell tests and experiments

  • Fabricating custom test hardware and cabling

  • Assembling/soldering printed circuit boards

• You will also assist in innovating new testing solutions, including:

  • Developing new diagnostic tools

  • Streamlining battery intake procedures

  • Developing interface/communication software for measurement & test equipment

  • Performing analysis on battery test data

• Training and mentorship will be provided 

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring 

• 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 need 

• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations 

What You Need to be Successful 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

• Minimum GPA of 3.0  

• Experience operating in a laboratory environment

• Experience with simple mechanical tools, such as screwdrivers, wire strippers, and crimpers

• Experience with the use of electrical test equipment, such as Handheld or Benchtop Digital Multimeters and Benchtop Power Supply

• Experience with developing, troubleshooting, and executing software programs/scripts (for example for data analysis, modeling, or hardware interface/control) using Python, LabVIEW, o