Analysis Engineering Intern

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • Brea, CA

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About The Position

This internship offers a challenge to assist in preparing formal Design Reports, structural calculation packages, and technical evaluations for safety-related nuclear power plant components. The intern will perform structural, stress, and fatigue analyses for components subjected to various loads. They will utilize ANSYS for finite element modeling and simulations, and SolidWorks for reviewing and modifying CAD models and drawings. A key aspect of the role involves interfacing with the design engineering team to propose enhancements and verifying numerical models with hand calculations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline (completed sophomore or junior year preferred) with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
• Strong foundational knowledge of statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid/thermal dynamics, and structural mechanics.
• Prior academic or project experience using finite element software (preferably ANSYS Mechanical) and 3D parametric CAD modeling (preferably SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with structural load evaluation, including pressure containment, seismic response, and external mechanical loading.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal skills, with the ability to clearly document assumptions, methodologies, and engineering conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing formal Design Reports, structural calculation packages, and technical evaluations for safety-related nuclear power plant components.
• Perform structural, stress, and fatigue analyses for components subjected to internal/external pressure, seismic events, thermal transients, operating dynamics, and external nozzle/piping loads.
• Utilize ANSYS to construct finite element models, apply boundary conditions, run simulations, and post-process stress results.
• Review, interrogate, and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks to ensure analytical accuracy and design feasibility.
• Interface directly with the design engineering team to propose geometry modifications, material considerations, and structural enhancements that satisfy customer specifications and regulatory codes (e.g., ASME Section III / BPVC).
• Verify numerical models using classical closed-form hand calculations and engineering fundamentals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern