Program management

What We Do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What We Value-

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen’s CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What You Will Do-

The AI Intern will support Aspen Aerogels’ program management and engineering teams by developing AI-enabled tools, workflows, and decision-support assistants that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality in day-to-day operations.  This role focuses on the practical application of AI, including the design of focused AI tools (e.g., internal ChatGPTs or similar assistants) to support document review, data analysis, decision-making, and cross-functional communication across technical and program-driven workflows.  The internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to how AI can augment engineering judgment and program execution in a manufacturing and advanced materials environment. 

In addition to daily support activities, the intern will own an overarching AI project aligned with active business needs. This project will span the duration of the internship and culminate in a final presentation demonstrating impact, lessons learned, and recommendations. 

How Will You Do It-

The intern will support a broad range of AI-enabled activities, including but not limited to: 

  AI Tool Development & Workflow Support  

• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values -We do the right thing, We are problem solvers, We are allies and We drive forward.  
• Design and develop AI-based tools and assistants to support program management and engineering workflows 
• Translate real business and technical problems into structured AI prompts, workflows, or decision frameworks 
• Assist in testing, validating, and refining AI outputs to ensure accuracy, usefulness, and alignment with internal standards 
• Document AI tools, assumptions, limitations, and recommended usage practices 

Program Management Support

 

• Support AI-enabled analysis and summarization of customer, supplier, and internal documents 
• Assist with development of AI tools that improve: 
• Requirement interpretation and comparison 
• Quote, cost, or schedule evaluation 
• Risk identification and decision consistency 
• Help streamline repetitive program management tasks through AI-assisted workflows 

Engineering & Technical Support

 

• Support development of AI tools to assist engineering teams with: 
• Technical document review and interpretation 
• Data analysis, reporting, and comparison 
• Quality, inspection, or design review preparation 
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure AI outputs are technically sound and positioned as decision support, not decision replacement 

Cross-Functional Support

 

• Function as a shared AI resource across Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations as priorities require 
• Identify opportunities where AI can reduce manual effort, improve consistency, or accelerate decision-making 
• Support creation and improvement of internal AI best practices, usage guidelines, and templates 

Internship Project

 

• Own a defined AI-focused project spanning the full duration of the internship 
• Work with a mentor to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria early in the internship 
• Deliver one or more deployable AI tools or workflows that address a real Aspen business or engineering need 

Present outcomes, efficiency gains, lessons learned, and recommendations in a final presentation 

Why you are right for the job-

• Completion of a minimum of two years of college-level coursework 
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field 
• Strong interest in applied AI, automation, and process improvement 
• Familiarity with AI tools such as large language models (e.g., ChatGPT) and prompt-based workflows 
• Ability to understand and translate technical and business needs into structured solutions 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills 
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineers and program managers 
• Experience with manufacturing, quality systems, program management, or technical documentation is a plus but not required. 

 

What This Internship Offers  

• Hands-on experience applying AI to real program management and engineering workflows 
• Opportunity to build practical AI tools with direct impact on day-to-day operations 
• Exposure to advanced materials, manufacturing, and customer-facing technical environments 
• Ownership of a meaningful AI project with visible business relevance 
• Mentorship from experienced program managers and engineers 
• Insight into how AI can responsibly enhance decision-making in an industrial setting 

 

What To Expect-

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand 
• Frequently required to walk 
• Occasionally required to sit 
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity 
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl 
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions  (non-weather) 
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts  
• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals  
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions  
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather) 
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than __5lbs__ pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to __50lbs_ pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM !

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.

Expected Compensation: Between $25.00 and $30.00 USD/hour based on experience.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.