DoD SkillBridge Internship – Electrical Engineering (Space Har

Position Title: DoD SkillBridge Internship - Electrical Engineering (Space Hardware Development)
Location: Webster / Houston, Texas
Relocation Assistance: Not available for internship positions
Remote/Telework: Onsite/ Hybrid 4 days on site
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen, Must be Actively Serving Military Servicemember
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard duty hours
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility - Please Review Carefully

This internship is available only to currently serving Active-Duty U.S. military members who are approved or eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.

Applicants must:

• Be within 365-180 days of separation or retirement
• Obtain command approval prior to internship start
• Meet all DoD SkillBridge participation requirements

This opportunity is not open to civilians, students, or veterans who have already separated from service.

To ensure proper consideration, applicants must include the following at the top of their résumé or within the first paragraph of their application:

- Branch of service and component (Active, Guard, Reserve)
- Current duty station
- Projected separation or retirement date
- Requested SkillBridge start and end dates
- Command approval status (approved / pending)

Applications missing this information will not be reviewed.

Overview:

Aegis Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a transitioning service member with an academic background or technical experience in Electrical Engineering to participate in a DoD SkillBridge internship supporting spaceflight hardware development in Webster, Texas.

Aegis Aerospace has a long legacy of developing payload hardware for the International Space Station and continues to expand its work supporting NASA missions and emerging commercial space stations.

• This internship is designed for service members who already possess foundational education or technical exposure to electrical engineering and want to translate those skills into a civilian engineering career supporting aerospace and spaceflight hardware systems.
• Participants will gain exposure to electrical hardware development, engineering documentation, laboratory testing, and integration of flight-support hardware used in space environments.
• This is not a full retraining opportunity. Candidates must demonstrate prior education, training, or technical experience relevant to electrical engineering or electronics development.

Description of Duties:

The selected intern will work alongside Aegis Aerospace engineering professionals and will be integrated into the electrical hardware development process supporting spaceflight payload systems.

The intern will:

• Assist with interpretation of electrical hardware requirements based on interfacing systems and project specifications
• Support development and documentation of electrical system requirements
• Observe and participate in electrical design trade studies and engineering decision evaluations
• Assist with engineering documentation and configuration control for electrical hardware development
• Gain exposure to circuit design tools and electrical analysis methods used in aerospace engineering
• Support laboratory testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems using standard lab equipment
• Assist with verification and validation activities to confirm electrical hardware meets design requirements
• Support review and organization of electrical drawings and hardware documentation
• Participate in design discussions and technical reviews with engineering teams
• Observe procurement, assembly, and testing processes for electrical hardware components
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including mechanical, systems, and quality engineering
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of engineering project objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current active-duty U.S. service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge participation
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must demonstrate prior education or technical experience in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, such as:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (completed or in progress)
• Electrical or electronics engineering technology education
• Military technical training related to electrical systems, avionics, or electronics
• Engineering support roles involving circuit analysis, electrical systems, or test equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and electronic components
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and technical procedures
• Ability to follow structured engineering processes and technical guidance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a professional engineering environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Military MOS/AFSC/Rate related to avionics, electrical systems, electronics maintenance, or engineering support
• Experience using laboratory equipment for electrical troubleshooting or verification
• Exposure to circuit design software or PCB design tools
• Familiarity with embedded systems or sensor integration
• Interest in aerospace engineering, spacecraft systems, or spaceflight hardware development
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a civilian career in electrical or aerospace engineering

What Makes This Internship Valuable

• Hands-on exposure to aerospace electrical hardware development
• Experience working alongside engineers supporting NASA and commercial space programs
• Visibility into spacecraft payload system design and integration processes
• Exposure to engineering documentation, testing, and validation procedures used in high-reliability hardware environments
• Direct interaction with experienced aerospace engineers and project teams

Important Information

• This is an unpaid internship. Participants will continue to receive military pay and benefits from their service branch during the training period
• Interns are responsible for personal transportation, housing, and expenses
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Application Instructions:
To apply for this SkillBridge internship, please submit:

1. An updated resume detailing your military service, technical training, and any engineering or electrical systems experience
2. A brief cover letter or paragraph in your resume explaining your interest in the Aegis Aerospace internship, your goals for SkillBridge participation, and your official separation date.

About Aegis Aerospace:

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.