Scaled Composites
Summer 2024 Engineering Intern
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Job Description
- Req#: 470788
- Pursuing a degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, computer science or other technical discipline.
- Demonstrated range and flexibility
- Independent thinking
- Willingness and desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Self-starter motivation
- Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
- May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
- Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
- Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to write for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
- May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
- Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
- Ability to converse and communicate information with others
- Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
- Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
- Must be able to read and understand SDS
About the company
Scaled Composites is an American aerospace company founded by Burt Rutan and currently owned by Northrop Grumman.
Engineering Intern
Requisition ID:
Category: Engineering
Location: Mojave, CA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching
Summary:
Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.
We are looking for engineering students for our 2024 Summer Internship! As we are known for having an innovative, creative, and fun culture we like to see the personal projects that demonstrate your hands-on engineering and manufacturing capabilities. If you have a passion for aviation, solving challenging problems, and pushing the envelope of what’s possible, Scaled is the place for you!
As an intern at Scaled, you will perform meaningful work that will directly contribute to the success of our company, be mentored by some of the brightest minds in the industry, and have opportunities to build connections that can last a lifetime. Our paid internship program will last between 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2024.
We are accepting applications from now until November 2, 2023. Expect to hear back from us around December 2023.
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