Aerospace Design Engineer Intern/Co-Op, Spring 2027 - 104QE
About The Position
Quartus Engineering is seeking Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering students for a full-time, onsite internship/co-op in Herndon, Virginia during Spring 2027. The position requires a minimum commitment of three months (approximately March through May), with a six-month option (approximately March through August). Interns contribute to projects ranging from concept development through prototype delivery, including hands-on building and assembly. The work involves substantial use of CREO, SolidWorks, and other software for modeling and drawing creation. Quartus provides engineering services and integrated hardware solutions to clients across a range of industries, using computer-aided engineering tools for optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses, along with design, prototyping, integration, and testing capabilities.
Requirements
- Be a sophomore, junior, or senior currently enrolled at a four-year institution, or a newly graduated student enrolled in a Master's program.
- Be majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Be interested in both the design process and integration and testing.
- Be proactive, open-minded, eager to learn, and willing to work hard as part of a team.
- Be available full-time for the specified term, 40 hours per week.
- Be a US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident).
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design process by creating drawings, models, or simulations.
- Assist in analyzing designs.
- Work alongside engineers to advance projects, including conducting research and gathering data.
- Help with hands-on assembly and building design prototypes.
- Support tests to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Document project progress by creating reports, drawings, and specifications, and maintain records of test results and design changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers from different disciplines, project managers, and other stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot and solve engineering problems as they arise.
Benefits
- Additional benefits and compensation may be available.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
