Job ID | 22191 | Category | Intern - Engineering |
We will be filling multiple Intern - Design Engineering roles for Summer 2024 at our Los Angeles, CA Space Headquarters.
After orientation and training, interns will perform entry-level engineering tasks on rocket propulsion projects. Interns will support senior engineering staff and gain experience and familiarization with company projects. Interns must be able to operate effectively in a team environment.
Summer internships will start in approximately May/June and end in August/September.
This posting may represent one or more specific immediate or near-term openings. Those who express an interest may be considered for current and future positions.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.
Power the Future with Aerojet Rocketdyne and enjoy work/life balance! We are hiring at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) Space HQ, where we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA's SLS, Lockheed Martin's THAAD, Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.
You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.
Projects may include supporting areas such as mechanical design, CAD modeling, thruster design and system integration technology.
Tasks will likely involve assisting with the development of engineering designs that are used on liquid rocket engine applications, including the successful planning, design, development and qualification of mechanical hardware. This may include conceptual design support, part selection research and computer aided design (CAD) as well as data collection, entry level analysis and hardware tracking. Interns will utilize computer aided design (CAD) and product lifecycle management software tools such as Windchill.
Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (or similar major) and returning to school upon completion of the assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
3.2 GPA or above
Junior standing or above
Solid academic track record of accomplishment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Leadership & teamwork skills
Coursework in engineering design, structural analysis, computer aided design
Experience with development hardware, mechanical assembly and/or test
Working knowledge of CAD software tools such as CREO or Solidworks
Experience with Windchill PLM
Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.