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
• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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.