2024 Engineering Internship

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.