Job ID | 22228 | Category | Intern - Engineering |
We are seeking to fill an intern position with the Aero Thermal Fluids (ATF) Engineering group for the summer of 2024 at our Los Angeles, CA site.
Summer internships will start in approximately May/June and end in August/September.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.
Power the Future with Aerojet Rocketdyne and enjoy work/life balance! We are hiring at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) Space HQ, where we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA's SLS, Lockheed Martin's THAAD, Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.
You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.
Projects will focus on areas including thermal or fluid dynamics analysis of solid rocket propulsion systems and components.
Tasks will vary but may include analysis requiring knowledge of thermal analysis and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), preparing analysis models and reviewing analysis results with senior analysts.
Interns may assist in reducing solid rocket motor test data to validate results of analysis models.
Candidate must be currently enrolled in a B.S. degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar major) OR enrolled in an advanced degree program in related major, and returning to school upon completion of the assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
3.2 GPA or above
Junior standing or above; graduate students preferred
Solid academic track record of accomplishment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Leadership & teamwork skills
Coursework in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Solid Rocket Propulsion
Computer programming experience
Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.