Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern

Location: Plano, Texas | Work Arrangement: On-Site

About Airbus DS Government Solutions

Airbus DS Government Solutions, Inc. (Airbus DS-GS) is an industry leader in satellite communications and networking systems. Our unparalleled expertise enables us to excel at requirement analysis, system design, turnkey delivery, and logistics support of satcom systems for our customers. We create innovative, effective space and defense solutions that keep our clients ahead of the technological curve and drive the industry forward. Our mission is to make sure you complete yours.

The Opportunity

Airbus DS Government Solutions Inc is seeking two Engineering Interns for the summer of 2026. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in satellite systems design and engineering at a leading defense and space technology company. You'll work on-site at our Plano, Texas facility, collaborating with experienced engineers and contributing to innovative projects that matter.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Intern, you will participate in satellite systems design, engineering support services, and training activities under the mentorship of senior-level engineers and managers. You'll deliver engineering services including design, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis while working alongside peers to drive innovative program solutions. This role offers the opportunity to complete meaningful engineering projects in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to team members, including testing, system design, troubleshooting, and documenting solutions using principles of electrical engineering, physics, and material science
• Ensure system and product quality by designing test methods, testing finished products and system capabilities, and confirming assembly and installation processes
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Troubleshoot design and fabrication problems with electrical and electromechanical systems, identify root causes, and develop creative and pragmatic solutions
• Stay aware of current state-of-the-art technologies and trends in electrical or mechanical engineering, and suggest product improvement ideas
• Support other miscellaneous duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Strong hands-on electrical or mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of basic computer networking
• Experience with software tools, such as Python
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual contributor and as a member of cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and support multiple tasks
• U.S. citizenship

Nice-to-Have Skills

• RF (Radio Frequency) knowledge
• Experience with CAD design software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Draftsight, Visio, or similar)

Ready to Apply?

Interested students should apply online at Airbus-DS-GS Careers

Airbus DS-GS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or other protected class.