About the role#
As an Engineering Intern, you will join our team for a 10-12 week program during the summer of 2027. You will work directly with our engineering departments, including Flight Sciences, Flight Controls, Structures, Avionics, Electrical, Propulsion, Mechanical Systems, and Materials Science. This role is based in Mojave, California, and requires you to be on-site to support the design, integration, and testing of our operational vehicles.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, analysis, and testing of the Carrier Aircraft or Talon vehicles.
- Develop engineering tools as needed to complete your tasks.
- Use engineering fundamentals and analysis software to evaluate designs.
- Interface with manufacturing teams to build or test components.
- Collaborate across engineering teams to clarify requirements, communicate progress, and resolve technical issues.
- Write and execute test plans.
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and integrity in all your work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Software, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Materials, or Network).
- Status as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior planning to attend Graduate School.
- An exceptional command of engineering fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience gained through internships, school projects, or team activities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
- Preferred: Experience with 3D CAD software and computing tools like Matlab, Python, or Octave.
- Preferred: Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- You must submit a short presentation, paper, or summary of a project you have worked on. Please detail your individual contribution and explain why you chose the project and why it excites you. Applications without this document will not be considered.
Location & details#
- Location: Mojave, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch designs and manufactures aerospace vehicles and technologies. The company operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. It focuses on hypersonic vehicle research and reliable access to space. Based in Mojave, California, the firm has operated since 2011. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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