Aerospace Internship - Fall 2026

LiquidPiston•Suffield, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LiquidPiston, Inc. (LPI) is an advanced technology company developing compact, high-performance rotary engines based on a new thermodynamic cycle. Our propulsion systems are enabling new capabilities in defense, aerospace, and commercial applications. We are now expanding our hybrid-electric propulsion efforts to fixed-wing VTOL/UAS platforms and seeking top talent to join our team. This role is fully onsite in Bloomfield, CT, five days per week, and the company will be relocating to Suffield, CT later in 2026. This is a paid, full-time internship for Fall 2026.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Experience with CAD and simulation tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, or ANSYS
Strong analytical mindset
Ability to learn best by doing
Initiative
Clear communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a close-knit team

Nice To Haves

Worked on personal or academic projects involving prototyping, flight systems, or advanced mechanical design
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) focused on composite aircraft structures
Rapid prototyping with additive manufacturing and composite materials (carbon/glass fiber, epoxy)
Experience with autonomous or R/C aircraft systems and electromechanical integration
Strong documentation and presentation skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with aerospace design constraints and lightweight structural optimization

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of subsystems for fixed-wing VTOL aircraft incorporating LiquidPiston’s hybrid engine technology
Collaborate with design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing teams to support integration and prototyping
Participate in hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical and structural components
Contribute to documentation and delivery of monthly technical reports to Department of Defense (DoD) partners
Support technical presentations and maintain organized engineering documentation