Internship conversion position for theEnergy Technology Department.The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.
What Youll Be Doing
- Batteries are a critical part of space vehicle design. Understanding battery performance and degradation characteristics can help inform mission capabilities and life.
- You will work with battery scientists to fabricate specialty electrochemical test cells for performance evaluation (cycling, AC impedance, calorimetry, etc.) and perform physical and chemical analysis of materials (spectroscopy and microscopy techniques).
- You will also be analyzing, organizing, and summarizing test data
- You will assist in laboratory improvement planning and development, including identifying new lab capabilities, preparing procurement specifications, and performing capability integration.
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
- Training and mentorship will be provided
WhatCorporateSkillsYoull Bring
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
- Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degreefrom an accredited college/university programChemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
- 0-1 year of industry work experience
- MinimumGPA of3.0
- Experience in any of the following: battery testing/cycling, battery fabrication or materials research, battery modeling, or other electrochemical research
- Experience with data processing/visualization software such as Python, Origin, Tableau, or Microsoft Excel
- 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.
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How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Active security clearance
- Hands-on experience with cell fabrication techniques for multiple cell formats (coin cells, pouch cells, cylindrical cells, etc.)
- Experience with commercial battery cyclers and potentionstats, such as Gamry, Arbin or Maccor
- Experience with chemical analysis techniques, such as SEM, XRD, or Raman, and with electrochemical methods, such as impedance spectroscopy
- Experience with solid-state battery research
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00
Pay Basis: Hourly
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan 6 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
