Thermal Engineering Internship - Spring 2026
Location
El Segundo, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-05
Responsibilities
- Support thermal vacuum (TVAC) test campaigns including setup, execution, and data collection
- Assist in developing thermal models for spacecraft components and systems using tools like Thermal Desktop, Ansys, or Star CCM
- Analyze flight and ground test thermal data using Python and MATLAB
- Participate in the design and development of thermal hardware (e.g., MLI blankets, heat straps, thermal interfaces)
- Support integration and test (I&T) activities related to thermal components and subsystems
- Collaborate with systems and mechanical teams to ensure thermal requirements are met
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
- Completed coursework in Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics
- Experience or coursework using thermal analysis software (e.g., Thermal Desktop, Ansys, Star CCM)
- Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, AutoCAD, PTC, or similar)
- Comfortable with data analysis in MATLAB and Python
- Prior internship or project experience in thermal engineering is preferred
- Familiarity with spacecraft testing environments or aerospace systems
