Engineering Intern at Karman Space Defense

Brea, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, Dynamics, Kinematics, Structural Analysis, Thermodynamics, Propulsion, CAD, Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, Fabrication, Machining, Welding, Composites, Assembly, Collaborative Work, Problem Solving

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SUMMARY Are you a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering student, or recent engineering graduate? Would you like to find a creative outlet for your strengths in mechanical design, dynamics/kinematics, structural analysis, thermodynamics and/or propulsion? Do you often find yourself in a leadership position? Do you seek out and enjoy solving hard problems? Karman is seeking qualified candidates for engineering internships and intern-to-hire positions. We have immediate openings across all functional areas. Our interns work hands-on with a multi-disciplinary engineering team in the development of aerospace-related mechanical and pyrotechnic systems. A major focus of our internships is development of test hardware and prototype testing for technology maturation. ABOUT US Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Strong passion for aerospace, and desire to work on and solve challenging technical problems * Knowledge and demonstrated interest in aerospace mechanical systems, pyrotechnic systems and/or propulsion systems * Knowledge of dynamics/kinematics, structural analysis, CAD, and thermodynamics * Use and application of instrumentation and data acquisition for the purpose of conducting engineering tests * Hands-on experience in fabrication and production processes, including machining, welding, composites, and assembly * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others * Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (green card holder) or other status as a U.S. Person) EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering in progress, Junior or Senior year academic status preferred. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this role. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. M-F | 6am-4:45pm

Responsibilities

The intern will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop aerospace-related mechanical and pyrotechnic systems. A primary focus includes the development of test hardware and prototype testing for technology maturation.