General Engineering Co-op

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering discipline at a four-year accredited university.
• Experience in the development of aircraft, spacecraft, or similar systems (internships, laboratory, academic, and personal/team project experience is applicable).
• Must be able to work full time (40 hours per week), on-site in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA for 12 consecutive weeks. 
  • Co-Op Programs will run concurrent with University Semester dates
• Must be able to provide own transportation and housing.

 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Have completed their Junior and/or Senior year
• GPA of or above
• Passionate about advancing space security and sustainability.
• Resilient problem-solving attitude.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of our Engineering Co-op Program, you will gain hands-on experience contributing to the design, development, and testing of mission-critical spacecraft systems. Internship responsibilities may include:
  • Mechanical Design of Ground Support Equipment (GSE):
    • Create detailed mechanical designs for GSE used during spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations, including lift fixtures, transport containers, and interface adapters.
  • Payload Interface Design:
    • Design structural and mechanical interfaces between spacecraft buses and payloads, ensuring compatibility with mission-specific environments and load conditions.
  • Wiring Harness Design and Routing:
    • Collaborate with electrical and avionics teams to define and optimize wiring harness layouts for power and signal routing across spacecraft subsystems.
  • Environmental Test Planning and Support:
    • Develop test plans, procedures, and visual storyboards for environmental qualification tests such as thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC). Support test execution and post-test analysis.
  • Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Algorithm Development:
    • Assist in the design, simulation, and testing of GNC algorithms for spacecraft attitude and orbit control, including modeling of sensors, actuators, and feedback control systems.
  • Propulsion System Integration and Analysis:
    • Support propulsion subsystem development, including thruster selection, feed system layout, and performance modeling for maneuver planning, orbit maintenance, and contingency scenarios.
  • Collaborate closely with mentors and team members to apply your knowledge and develop technical skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engage in cross-functional teamwork, interacting with engineers from various disciplines to solve complex challenges.
  • Showcase your work through presentations or project reviews.
  • Participate in social and professional events with fellow interns and employees.

 

Compensation

• $26-28/hour
  
  
  

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.