General Engineering Internship at True Anomaly in Long Beach, CA

Summary: True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking an engineering intern to gain hands-on experience contributing to the design, development, and testing of spacecraft systems. Responsibilities: - As a member of our Engineering Internship Program, you will gain hands-on experience contributing to the design, development, and testing of mission-critical spacecraft systems. Internship responsibilities may include: - Mechanical Design of Ground Support Equipment (GSE): - Create detailed mechanical designs for GSE used during spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations, including lift fixtures, transport containers, and interface adapters - Payload Interface Design: - Design structural and mechanical interfaces between spacecraft buses and payloads, ensuring compatibility with mission-specific environments and load conditions - Wiring Harness Design and Routing: - Collaborate with electrical and avionics teams to define and optimize wiring harness layouts for power and signal routing across spacecraft subsystems - Environmental Test Planning and Support: - Develop test plans, procedures, and visual storyboards for environmental qualification tests such as thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC). Support test execution and post-test analysis - Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Algorithm Development: - Assist in the design, simulation, and testing of GNC algorithms for spacecraft attitude and orbit control, including modeling of sensors, actuators, and feedback control systems - Propulsion System Integration and Analysis: - Support propulsion subsystem development, including thruster selection, feed system layout, and performance modeling for maneuver planning, orbit maintenance, and contingency scenarios - Collaborate closely with mentors and team members to apply your knowledge and develop technical skills in a fast-paced environment - Engage in cross-functional teamwork, interacting with engineers from various disciplines to solve complex challenges - Showcase your work through presentations or project reviews - Participate in social and professional events with fellow interns and employees Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an engineering discipline at a four-year accredited university - Experience in the development of aircraft, spacecraft, or similar systems (internships, laboratory, academic, and personal/team project experience is applicable) - Must be able to work full time (40 hours per week), on-site in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA for 12 consecutive weeks - Must be able to provide own transportation and housing Preferred Qualifications: - Have completed their Junior and/or Senior year - GPA of 3.5 or above - Passionate about advancing space security and sustainability - Resilient problem-solving attitude Required Skills: Engineering discipline, Aircraft/spacecraft development Important Skills: Mechanical design, Wiring harness design, GNC algorithm development Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving attitude