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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

JPL is seeking highly motivated college and university students with intellectual curiosity to join our team and aid in our quest to ensure mission success. In this role you would be a vital team member in a JPL engineering group. Interns partner with world-renowned scientists and engineers on some of the most important research and space missions exploring Earth, Mars, the outer solar system and worlds beyond.

All of the program opportunities noted below work closely to ensure that students have the same stellar experience at JPL, with opportunities to network, participate in tours, attend lectures, seek career advice, and ready themselves for a bright future—regardless of their program.

We are now accepting Summer 2024 intern applications in our computer science and engineering areas. This intern opportunity will engage and gain exposure to research, technology development, and participate in production quality engineering.

Engineering Disciplines May Include:

• Aerospace
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Quality Assurance
• Robotics
• Software
• Systems

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s in a technical or engineering major related to work assignment, with a graduation date of December 2024 or later
• Must have at least 1 semester or quarter remaining to complete degree
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent
• Relevant internship experience
• Recently completed coursework providing an understanding and application of standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in related work assignment
• General knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in related work assignment
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Good verbal and written communications skills with ability to work in a team environment

The typical hourly rate for this job in Pasadena, California depending on education level is $19 as a freshman, $22 as a sophomore, $26 as a junior, $29 as a senior.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks

The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.