• Job Description

  Req#: 3781

  2024 Engineering Internship

  Position Overview

  At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated 2024 Engineering Internship to help us advance the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

  Responsibilities

  - We are seeking individuals with knowledge on one or more of the next engineering disciplines: Software, Mechanical, Systems, Robotics, Flight Physics, Autonomy, Electrical, and Structures or related experience.
  - The exact program engagement shall be defined at or near the start of the internship.
  - The individual shall actively contribute to a team in a fast-paced, competitive and self-directed environment.
  - Support the relevant engineering team in performing their work using agreed engineering methods.
  - Help write technical reports that are accurate, clear, and comprehensive to be peer reviewed by other engineers.
  - Assist the other engineers in developing standardized engineering tools and methods and preparing for technical interchange meetings or program reviews.
  - Depending on program engagement, the individual may support test preparation, execution, and reporting results to validate and verify components meet requirements and specifications.
  - Maintain good communication with peers and leads when onsite or remote.
  - Focus on fixing problems when they arise.
  - Based on the specific field of interest of the candidate, they may get exposure to the work of the engineering operation team.
  - The duration of an internship typically lasts 24 weeks (3 to 4 months)

  Minimum Requirements

  - Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related.
  - A strong academic record.
  - Enrollment in bachelor’s program with a focus in Engineering or a related field
  - Experience contributing to a team in a fast-paced/comparative and/or self-directed environment
  - Background knowledge in one of the following areas:
  - Aerospace/General Aviation
  - Flight Physics
  - Aerostructures
  - Computer Science
  - Autonomy
  - Robotics
  - Mechanical Systems
  - Propulsion
  - Manufacturing
  - Systems Engineering
  - Results-driven, take initiative and ownership to accomplish work.
  - Ability to manage multiple topics and projects in a fast-paced environment and deal with different internal & external stakeholders from different domains in the organization.
  - Ability to work in a fluid environment and foster a strong collaborative spirit.
  - Excellent communication skills; ability to present and communicate to partners.
  - Must be eligible to work in Switzerland with a valid Swiss passport or work permit or should be an EU/EFTA national with a valid passport to enable work permit application.
  - Fluent in English: verbal and written. Additional languages would be an advantage.

  Preferred Requirements

  - Enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program
  - Participation in extracurricular activities

  Physical Requirements

  - This internship position will be based at our Aurora Swiss Aerospace office in Luzern, Switzerland for a minimum of 3 days a week.
  - This position may require some domestic travel.

  Salary Range (Annualized USD)

  • Minimum Range: $ to $
  • Maximum Range: $ to $

  Aurora Company Overview

  Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

  Aurora Total Rewards

  At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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• About the company

  Aurora Flight Sciences is an American aviation and aeronautics research subsidiary of Boeing which primarily specializes in the design and construction of special-purpose Unmanned aerial vehicles.

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