SUMMARY

 Are you a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering student scheduled graduate in 2027 or 2028? Would you like to find a creative outlet for your strengths in mechanical design, dynamics/kinematics, structural analysis, thermodynamics and/or propulsion? Do you often find yourself in a leadership position? Do you seek out and enjoy solving hard problems?

Karman Space & Defense is seeking qualified candidates for engineering internships and intern-to-hire positions. We have immediate and future openings across all functional areas. Our interns work hands-on with a multi-disciplinary engineering team in the development of aerospace-related mechanical and pyrotechnic systems. A major focus of our internships is development of test hardware and prototype testing for technology maturation. 

Karman Space & Defense is a fast-growing company, an industry leader in the aerospace, and defense industries, advancing state of the art technologies through innovation in engineering, research, and development. Systima offers a wealth of experience and capability in the engineering, design, and development of pyrotechnic, propulsion and mechanical systems.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility.  Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

EDUCATION

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering planned in 2027 or 2028

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR  

• Strong passion for aerospace, and desire to work on and solve challenging technical problems
• Knowledge and demonstrated interest in aerospace mechanical systems, pyrotechnic systems and/or propulsion systems
• Knowledge of dynamics/kinematics, structural analysis, CAD, and thermodynamics
• Use and application of instrumentation and data acquisition for the purpose of conducting engineering tests
• Hands-on experience in fabrication and production processes, including: machining, welding, composites, and assembly
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• Must be a U.S Citizen and meet eligibility requirements for a DoD security clearance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.