About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship at TCOM, L.P. We offer a rolling term for students to gain practical experience in defense and space manufacturing. You will work on-site in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
What you'll do#
- Learn the product development process while managing your own design project.
- Document testing and design phases throughout your project.
- Provide engineering support to internal teams and external customers on current projects.
- Perform technical work and apply your engineering skills to real tasks.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Present your project findings at the end of the summer.
- Demonstrate the guiding principles of Aerostar.
What you'll need#
- At least 2 years of progress toward a bachelor degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at once.
- Strong communication skills when working with team members and leadership.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Hands on experience in manufacturing, testing, or lab settings is a plus.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks, Matlab, or Python is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This position is paid and full-time.
About TCOM, L.P.
TCOM, L.P. designs and manufactures aerostat systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and high-altitude balloons. The company produces radar and communications payloads alongside data exploitation software. Founded in 1971, the firm maintains its headquarters in Columbia, Maryland. It employs between 201 and 500 people to support defense, homeland security, and commercial surveillance missions.
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