Engineering & Computer Science Summer 2026 Internship
Engineering & Computer Science Summer 2026 Internships
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure required to test flight, defense, and aerospace systems in the ground test facilities at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. This infrastructure includes equipment such as electric motors, compressors, hydraulic systems, refrigeration systems, heaters, dryers, power systems, measurement and data acquisition systems, control systems, and more. We do not design or conduct analysis of the vehicles; we design, operate, and maintain the systems which enable ground test of models and subassemblies to provide our customers with the data they need to make decisions on design and flight-worthiness.
The Beyond New Horizons internship program offers 10-12 week full-time summer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in various engineering and computer science related disciplines. As part of the internship, you are paired with experienced engineers and scientists who serve as your mentor(s) in completing real engineering or technical work gaining valuable experience in your field of study while contributing to Air Force and contractor missions. You will be required to present a briefing to management demonstrating what you learned and accomplished throughout the summer.
Our internship is structured such that you are assigned multiple tasks to complete throughout the summer to provide exposure to the variety of types of work assignments available here at AEDC. These are real engineering/technical assignments that need to be completed, not busy work to keep you occupied.
Minimum requirements for consideration:
- IMPORTANT: Resumes must include degree program, projected graduation date, and GPA in order to be considered. We will not be reaching out to obtain information that was requested but not included.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines:
- At least sophomore status (45 credit hours) completed by May 2026
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Ability to work 40 hours each week for 10 to 12 weeks from May to August. This is a full-time, seasonal position.
- Must have reliable transportation to transport oneself from building to building within the industrial complex
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science or Software Engineering (hard programmers, business systems, data science, or machine learning interests)
- Industrial Engineering
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
- Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
- Positive attitude and willingness to receive feedback
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Desire to work on a team with energy and commitment to the work assigned
- Adaptable and willing to stretch technically and learn new things
- Interest in supporting our nation’s defense