Job Description
We are seeking an Intern - Systems Development, Verification and Test Engineering for Summer 2025 at our Stennis Space Center, MS location.
After orientation and training, the intern will perform entry-level engineering tasks on rocket propulsion projects. This position will support senior engineering staff and gain experience and familiarization with Aerojet Rocketdyne projects. This internship position is expected to start in approximately May/June and last for 10-12 weeks.
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.
Aerojet Rocketdyne’s facility located at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, MS helped build and test the rocket engines that took humans to the Moon with Apollo, low-earth orbit with the Space Shuttle program, and now we are going farther than ever before with NASA’s Artemis program!
Essential Functions
- Issuing detailed work instructions, based on specific pre-determined requirements and knowledge of systems and system components as well, to support and document checkout and test activities.
- Gain experience and expertise in performing RS-25 Post Test Inspections and processing requirements, and familiarity with RS-25 hardware.
- Coordination of day to day program needs ranging from design changes to hardware and software changes, attending meetings to assure that planned direction is in the best interest of the program and the customer.
- Coordination of disposition of Nonconformance documents for nonconforming engine and facility-based systems. Manage and track anomalies to ensure proper disposition or closure prior to test or delivery.
- Troubleshoot anomalies with personnel representing other internal and external customer organizations.
- Participate on corrective action teams and specifically driving continuous improvement throughout all site processes.
- Monitoring engine operational parameters during rocket engine chill and hotfire test.
Qualifications
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 Additional Skills
3.2 GPA or above
Junior standing or above
Solid academic track record of accomplishment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications, particularly Excel & Word
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to work with little direction
Leadership & teamwork skills
Knowledge of commercial CAD software such as Creo Parametric, Pro-Engineering, CATIA and/or Unigraphics