Engineering Intern (Electrical Mechanical GNC Software)

Katalyst Description:

Katalyst is an American technology companyfocused on dynamic space operations.We are building a fleet ofdual-use multipurposerobotic space vehiclestocreate thefuture where maneuvering upgrading refuelingresupplyand exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained responsive operations possible we enable a new era of spaceexplorationthat strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Katalyst Culture:

Working at Katalyst is intense hands-on and deeply rewarding. Youll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility craftsmanship and doing things the right way even when its harder. Youll work closely with thoughtful driven teammates who push each other to do their best.

WhatYoullDo

• Contribute to real spacecraft engineering work in one of four technical tracks: Electrical Mechanical GNC or Software with assignments sized appropriately for an internship.

• Work alongside experienced engineers on scoped technical problems involving design analysis implementation integration test simulation debugging or engineering documentation.

• Gain hands-on exposure to flight hardware test equipment software environments simulations engineering data and the processes used to take spacecraft from concept through test and operations.

• Participate in design reviews test activities technical discussions and team meetings; ask thoughtful questions and communicate progress assumptions risks and blockers clearly.

• Collaborate across disciplines to understand how electrical mechanical software controls mission operations and program constraints interact at the spacecraft level.

• Apply classroom fundamentals to real engineering decisions and compare models calculations code or design intent against test results and practical constraints.

• Document analyses code drawings procedures test results or technical decisions so the work can be reviewed and used by the broader team.

• Demonstrate increasing independence over the course of the internship while seeking feedback early andmaintainingownership of assigned work.

• Create repeatable capture and partnership mechanisms that allow Katalyst to scale national security business development without becoming dependent on informal relationships or individual heroics.

WhatWereLooking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors orMasters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Robotics Applied Math Physics or a closely related technical field.

• Strong academic foundation in the fundamentals relevant to the selected discipline and the ability to explain technical reasoning clearly.

• Demonstrated technical interest through coursework laboratories research student teams capstone work personal projects prior internships or other hands-on experience.

• Ability to break down a technical problemidentifyassumptions ask useful questions and make progress with guidance from more experienced engineers.

• Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to distinguish personal contributions from the work of a broader team.

• Curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools systems and technical domains quickly.

• Ability to collaborate effectively receive direct technical feedback and follow through reliably on commitments.

• Ability tocomply withapplicable export-control requirements and customer-access restrictions.

Your Ideal Background

Preferred

• Prior internship co-op research student-team or project experience in spacecraft aerospace robotics autonomous systems defense technology high-reliability hardware or another technically demanding environment.

• Experience designing building coding analyzing testing or debugging something beyond normal classroom problem sets.

• Electrical track: exposure to circuits embedded systems PCB design power electronics sensors test equipment controls hardware or hardware-in-the-loop environments.

• Mechanical track: exposure to CAD mechanisms structures thermal or structural analysis manufacturing GD&T test fixtures or hardware integration.

• GNC track: exposure to dynamics controls estimation navigation orbital mechanics simulation MATLAB/Simulink Python or C/C.

• Software track: exposure to C/C Python Linux embedded or real-time software networking testing simulation robotics autonomy or mission / ground software.

Additional Requirements: Must be available for the defined internship term and willing to work hands-on in the office lab integration or test environment asrequired. Occasional extended hours may be needed during critical test or mission activities.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage and unlimited Paid Time Off.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130 which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information and as a result Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.