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The Aerospace Corporation · 14 hours ago

2026 Battery Test Lab Undergraduate Intern

El Segundo, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$26/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The qualified candidate will become part of the Physical Sciences Laboratories, Energy Technology Department, Battery Test Lab, supporting the test and evaluation of spacecraft cells and batteries for flight programs.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in the Battery Test Lab with a focus on ongoing material, electrochemical, electrical engineering, and data science research areas

You will apply standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks, including:

Creating new battery cell tests and experiments

Fabricating custom test hardware and cabling

Assembling/soldering printed circuit boards

Performing cycle tests on various battery technologies

You will also assist in innovating new testing solutions, including:

Developing new battery health diagnostic tools

Supporting the team on project designs, test protocols, and experimental validations

Performing analysis on battery test data to evaluate performance and identify improvements

Developing interface/communication codes for measurement & test equipment

You will have the opportunity to develop and deploy robust data science analytical pipelines

Develop code to effectively handle high volumes of test data

Investigate actionable trends across test conditions

Integrate cutting-edge AI/ML tools to enhance battery performance analysis

Receive hands-on training and mentorship to enhance your skills in material science, electrochemistry, electrical engineering, and data science

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

Training and mentorship will be provided

Qualification

Battery testingData analysisElectrical engineeringPythonMATLABLaboratory experienceTeamworkCommunication skillsProject managementAdaptability

Required

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or related discipline

Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date

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

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Experience operating in a laboratory environment

Experience with developing, troubleshooting, and executing software programs/scripts (for example for data analysis, modeling, or hardware interface/control) using Python, MATLAB, or other high-level programming language

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

Preferred

GPA 3.5 or higher

Active security clearance

Prior exposure to battery research and modeling efforts

Experience with the use of electrical test equipment and data acquisition systems

Experience in developing electrical schematics and/or printed circuit board layouts

Experience with software control of measurement & test equipment

Experience with Lithium-ion battery testing/charge control

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