Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation isseeking Undergraduate and Graduate-level students to work in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Division. EHSprovides quality leadership and solutions to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance while continually striving to meet new challenges to support Aerospace's mission.

Applying to this requisition is an Expression of Interest to introduce you to Aerospace's job opportunities and promotes you to managers who are interested in undergraduate and graduate level students for internship opportunities.

Candidates will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility located in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Occupational Safety and Health

  • Assist with general safety programs (i.e., confined space, electrical safety, fall protection, LOTO, PPE, etc.) and OSHA compliance tasks.

  • Assist with management of data and records associated with general safety programs and regulatory compliance.

  • Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for general safety programs.
    

• Emergency Management

  • Assist with the monthly inspection of emergency management supplies and equipment.

  • Assist in evacuation drills and planning.

  • Assist with management of data and records associated with emergency management.

  • Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for emergency management.
    

• Fire Life Safety

  • Assist in monthly inspection of fire life safety equipment.

  • Observe and assist in the inspection of the fire life system.
    

• Laboratory Safety

  • Assist with the management of the Right to Know posters as part of the Hazard Communication Program.

  • Observe and assist in the mandatory laboratory training program.

  • Assist with the management of the chemical inventory and safety data sheet.

  • Assist with the management and collection of hazardous waste.

  • Observe and assist in the evaluation of hazardous laboratory experiments.

  • Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for laboratory safety.
    

• Environmental Compliance

  • Assist with environmental compliance program tasks.

  • Assist with management of data and records associated with environmental compliance program.

  • Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for environmental compliance.
    

• Industrial Hygiene

  • Observe and assist with indoor air quality assessment.

  • Observe and assist with the personnel exposure monitoring.

  • Assist in management of inspection and monitoring data.
    

• Ergonomics Evaluations

  • Observe and assist in office ergonomics evaluations.

  • Assist in the completion evaluation forms and other administrative duties.

What Corporate Skills You'll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Must work well in a team environment,coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.

• Must possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need.

• Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing aBachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Health Science, or relateddiscipline.

• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship.

• Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date.

• Minimum GPAof3.0.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Completed a minimum of two coursework in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, health science, environmental compliance, or other EHS related coursework.

• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Transcripts required.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to EHS.

• Active Safety Certifications.

Temporary housing assistance is not available.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$23.00 - $27.00 Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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