Quality Engineering Intern

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Astronautics Corporation of America

Posted 6 months ago

Internship

Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Responsibilities

The intern will analyze current processes and propose improvements to support the launch of new avionic flight display products. Typical activities include creating quality reports, performing vibration testing, and calibrating electronic instrumentation.

Qualifications

You are a current college student pursuing an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.75. You have experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and electronic voltmeters, and are proficient in Microsoft Office. You must be available to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2026.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Aerospace Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Mechanics

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

oscilloscopes

electronic voltmeters

Vibration testing

environmental product test profiles

Calibration

measurement equipment programming

Job Description

Join our Oak Creek, WI team as a Quality Engineering Intern! Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Astronautics. This is a paid undergraduate intern opportunity. As an engineering intern, you will work closely with our engineering staff on actual customer projects. Our summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of real-world experience in an engineering development environment.

In addition to quality engineering, we have open opportunities in data security, mechanical, PLD, process, software and systems engineering this summer. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics. Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization.

As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the launch of new avionic flight display products through implementation of improvements to processes and procedures based on current performance analysis. You will be part of a team having deliverables that contribute to the success of Astronautics Corporation. This role is focused around analyzing current processes and proposing improvements to management. You will have an opportunity to experience engineering practices beyond the standard university classroom and lab. Typical activities may include:

  • Documentation related to test plans, quality reports, calibration documentation, process instructions, and procedure updates.
  • Assistance with:
  • Multi-axis Vibration testing
  • Evaluation, modification, and updates to Vibration test fixtures
  • Developing environmental product test profiles
  • Calibration of electronic instrumentation or mechanical gauges
  • Programming measurement equipment
  • Trend analysis

Desired Skills:

  • Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Capability of working independently in a lab environment
  • Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience:

Required

  • Current accredited college or university enrollment with sophomore, junior, or senior standing; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Aerospace, Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word and Excel)
  • Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and electronic voltmeters
  • Ability to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2026
  • Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Desired

  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
  • Laboratory experience integrating multiple pieces of equipment, signal sources and processors
  • Finite element analysis
  • Experience with Six Sigma analytical processes
  • Ability to work part-time onsite during the school year

Who We Are:

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

Astronautics’ key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

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Astronautics Corporation of America

Astronautics Corporation of America is a trusted leader in the design, development, and manufacture of secure and reliable avionics equipment and systems. Product lines include connected aircraft solutions and displays & cockpit integration. Key products: primary flight & engine displays, mission computers, connectivity solutions, and EFBs & certified servers. Services: system integration & custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing tailored engineering solutions to help clients achieve mission success.
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