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.
Our West Palm Beach, FL facility is home to the family of RL10 Upper-Stage Rocket Engines that have propelled missions to every planet in the solar system! This site is also the Hypersonics center of excellence which built the scramjet engine that powered the record-setting X-51A Waverider.
Essential Functions
- After orientation and training, intern will perform entry-level engineering tasks on rocket propulsion projects.
- Intern will support senior engineering staff and gain experience and familiarization with company projects.
- Intern must be able to operate effectively in a team environment.
- Summer internship will start in approximately May/June and end in August/September.
- Projects may focus on aspects of project or component engineering including assisting in the design and development of rocket propulsion hardware and providing technical support to engineers within such areas as systems interconnects or combustion devices.
Qualifications
Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (or similar major) and returning to school upon completion of the assignment.
Preferred Additional Skills
3.2 GPA or above
Junior standing or above
Solid academic track record of accomplishment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to work with little direction
Leadership & teamwork skills
