Dynamics Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Job description

As a Dynamics Engineering Intern , you will support the team responsible for determining and validating loads and dynamic environments for vehicles and component subsystems. You will work closely with engineers across structures, propulsion, GNC, and test to understand how the vehicle responds to dynamic environments throughout its lifecycle. *This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September 2027* Support our Vehicle Engineering team in determining and validating loads and dynamic environments for full vehicles and component subsystems Support the analysis of spacecraft structural dynamics, vibration, shock, and other dynamic environments Develop and maintain analytical models and tools to evaluate vehicle and component dynamic response Analyze and interpret test and flight data to validate models and characterize vehicle performance Work directly with design, structures, propulsion, GNC, and test engineers to understand and resolve vehicle-level dynamic issues Support the planning, execution, and analysis of dynamic and vibration testing of spacecraft hardware Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team Demonstrated proficiency in basic principles of dynamics, mechanics, and vibrations