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The Aerospace Corporation · 15 hours ago

2026 Environmental Health and Safety Interns

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$23/hr - $27/hr

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking undergraduate and graduate-level students to work in the Environmental Health and Safety Division, providing leadership and solutions to maintain a safe and healthy workplace while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with general safety programs (i.e., confined space, electrical safety, fall protection, LOTO, PPE, etc.) and OSHA compliance tasks

Assist with management of data and records associated with general safety programs and regulatory compliance

Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for general safety programs

Assist with the monthly inspection of emergency management supplies and equipment

Assist in evacuation drills and planning

Assist with management of data and records associated with emergency management

Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for emergency management

Assist in monthly inspection of fire life safety equipment

Observe and assist in the inspection of the fire life system

Assist with the management of the Right to Know posters as part of the Hazard Communication Program

Observe and assist in the mandatory laboratory training program

Assist with the management of the chemical inventory and safety data sheet

Assist with the management and collection of hazardous waste

Observe and assist in the evaluation of hazardous laboratory experiments

Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for laboratory safety

Assist with environmental compliance program tasks

Assist with management of data and records associated with environmental compliance program

Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for environmental compliance

Observe and assist with indoor air quality assessment

Observe and assist with the personnel exposure monitoring

Assist in management of inspection and monitoring data

Observe and assist in office ergonomics evaluations

Assist in the completion evaluation forms and other administrative duties

Qualification

Environmental HealthSafetyOccupational HealthIndustrial HygieneMicrosoft OfficeSafety CertificationsCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skillsTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Health Science, or related discipline

Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship

Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Completed a minimum of two coursework in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, health science, environmental compliance, or other EHS related coursework

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Transcripts required

Preferred

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to EHS

Active Safety Certifications

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect