Technical Intern - Payload Assembly Integration and Systems Engineering

Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.

 

At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond.®

 

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The Engineering Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the organizational talent and technical leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

 

The Ball Aerospace Internship Program is a 10-week summer program that provides interns with practical experience working on relevant projects while working with designated mentors; access to state-of-the-art equipment; a competitive wage; relocation reimbursement; in-house training; group activities; possible future employment and the ability to participate in the Ball Aerospace Remote Sensing Team (BIRST) program to build and launch a rocket or high-altitude balloon.  At the conclusion of your internship, you will be required to prepare and deliver a formal presentation of your project work to your respective department.

 

Technical Intern – Payload Assembly Integration and Systems Engineering

 

What You'll Do:

 

• Work in a fast-paced team environment assisting Test Engineers developing science instruments and payloads.
• Assist in hands-on development and testing of science support equipment and/or flight hardware.
• Develop procedures for use on support equipment and/or flight hardware.
• Assist in test design methodology.
• Assist in designing optical, mechanical, or electrical ground support equipment.
• Help assemble and analyze test data for compliance to requirements.
• Opportunity to participate in the "Ball Intern Remote Sensing Team" (BIRST), working with other interns and Ball employees on an interdisciplinary concept-to-launch project experience, where you get to design, build, test, and launch a payload.
• Prepare final presentations on projects through a written paper and oral presentation.
• May work in related fields of test, production, systems, materials and processes, configuration, parts and reliability engineering.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 

What You'll Need:

 

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2024. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related degree field.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Solid technical writing experience.
• Hands-on engineering, laboratory, or project/hobby experience.
• Experience using test and measurement equipment.
• Experience in laboratory environment with hardware troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Some experience with engineering schematics, design tools, or CAD modeling preferred.

 

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regul