Components Engineering Intern

Mason Controls•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason offers world-class control devices and subsystems — such as control grips, throttles, and communications interfaces — for today’s advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components. Mason Controls is seeking two motivated and hands-on Operations Interns for a 4-month program beginning June 2026. This internship is designed to provide practical experience in planning, design, fabrication, programming, and project management within a manufacturing environment. Each intern will be assigned specific projects and will be expected to track progress, deliver results, and present their accomplishments at the conclusion of the program.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Basic knowledge or interest in CAD software
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks (preferred for CAD software)

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and manage assigned projects from concept through completion
Create project requirement documents and define scope, objectives, and deliverables
Track progress and provide weekly project status updates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing
Follow all shop safety guidelines and best practices while working with equipment and tools
Analyze and understand current and new machine process capabilities (Casting Equipment)
Develop and deliver work instructions for operating equipment (Casting Equipment)
Support training initiatives for equipment use (Casting Equipment)
Assist in transferring parts to new equipment (Casting Equipment)
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) interns (Casting Equipment)
Research and evaluate capabilities and requirements of new 3D wax printing technology (3D Wax Printer)
Identify and select part numbers for implementation (3D Wax Printer)
Create work orders, including “is/as” comparisons with First Article Inspections (FAIs) (3D Wax Printer)
Develop and document a process for transitioning parts to 3D printing (3D Wax Printer)
Complete and release detailed engineering drawings (840 Transducer Test Fixture)
Support manufacturing of fixture components (840 Transducer Test Fixture)
Assist with assembly of the test fixture (840 Transducer Test Fixture)
Design an endurance test fixture (modeled after existing autobrake fixture concepts) (B-52 Test Equipment)
Complete and release detailed engineering drawings (B-52 Test Equipment)
Support manufacturing and assembly of fixture components (B-52 Test Equipment)
Other duties as assigned