Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$104,000 - $116,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-20
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of or contribute to cross-functional projects spanning hardware, software, mission operations, and data delivery.
- Develop system models, simulations, and analyses to support architecture decisions, performance validation, and test campaigns.
- Define and manage system requirements, interfaces, and verification plans.
- Initiate or assist in system-level integration and test campaigns, including designing and improving test setups and procedures.
- Engage in testing and analysis activities in the lab, either on the bench or with integrated flight hardware.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software).
- Demonstrated proficiency in a programming or scripting language for analysis and modeling (e.g., Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, C++).
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex, multi-disciplinary challenges from a first-principles perspective.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a nice-to-have.
- Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, CubeSat, Formula SAE, Solar Car) is a nice-to-have.
