Advanced Systems Development Engineering Student

Job Title

Advanced Systems Development Engineering Student

Location

EDWARDS, CA 93523 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering, General Laborer

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation Minimum (USD)

$22.00

Compensation Maximum (USD)

$25.00

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?

• Employment Category: Full-Time/Temporary
• Scheduled: Temporary Full-Time (May - September 2026)
• Work Environment: Work performed in office, lab, and test environments
• Location: Edwards AFB, CA
• Security Clearance: N/A
• Salary: $22.00/hr. - $25.00/hr.

Position Overview

Join NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's Advanced Systems Development & Integration team supporting cutting-edge aerospace research and flight test missions. This role provides hands-on engineering experience supporting development, integration, and testing of advanced flight and ground systems.
You will work alongside experienced engineers to translate system requirements into real-world hardware and software solutions supporting innovative aircraft and mission capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Support development, integration, and testing of advanced aerospace systems and components
Assist in translating system requirements into hardware and software design solutions
Participate in bench testing, troubleshooting, and system validation
Support system integration across flight and ground systems
Assist with technical documentation, procedures, and reports
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Support laboratory development and checkout activities
Participate in test execution, data collection, and analysis
Support troubleshooting and anomaly resolution

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to NASA flight research and advanced system development
  Hands-on experience with real aerospace systems
  Mentorship from experienced engineers
  Opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace programs

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
  Minimum GPA of 3.0 and good academic standing
  Ability to work full-time May through September 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems, avionics, integration, or instrumentation
  Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or CAD tools
  Hands-on lab or internship experience
  Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.