2024 Undergraduate Engineering xLab 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 Engineering xLab Intern.

The Aerospace Corporation’s Experiments Lab, xLab, develops prototypes, instruments, pathfinders and demonstration systems to address our customers’ hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. We are looking for interns with a passion for engineering, a commitment to teamwork and a desire to help xLab make a difference.

Work Model:

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

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Working hands-on in the lab to assemble, integrate and test prototype instruments

• Following and/or modifying test procedures and checklists

• Analyzing test data to determine instrument performance against requirements

• Creating reports on status and test results

• Participating in team meetings for status and planning; responsible for meeting commitments to the team to maintain schedule for completion

• Training and mentorship will be provided 

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring 

• Must work well in a team environment  

• Proficiency in MS word tools, particularly using excel to chart data

• Knowledge of Atlassian tools such as JIRA or Confluence

• 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 Mechanical 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 degree program full-time after completion of the internship.

• Junior class standing completed by internship start date 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0  

• Experience in the use of basic mechanical assembly tools and measurements

• Experience working in a lab environment

• This position requires the 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 required 

How You Can Stand Out 

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• Prior experience in a hardware development laboratory

• Mechanical engineering experience in both classroom and lab environment

• Knowledge of space hardware requirements

• Active security clearance 

Temporary housing assistance is not available. 

The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce 2030, a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and diversifying opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry. As part of this commitment, the Space Workforce 2030 companies have pledged to increase the number of females, diverse employees, and interns with a goal to hire at least 3,000 interns by the summer of 2030. Click here to learn more and register for the National Space Intern program.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Mid - Max)

$28.00 - $28.00 - $28.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

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