Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Kearfott Corporation•Black Mountain, NC

About The Position

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com [http://www.kearfott.com/] DESIGN ENGINEERING INTERN – (BLACK MOUNTAIN NC) The qualified candidate will become part of the Kearfott product development and support team. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where you will work directly with experienced engineers and scientists to enhance your skills and develop a higher level of confidence in your capabilities.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other similar engineering or scientific majors.
GPA of 3.2 or above preferred.
Completed at least sophomore year of college/university.
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
Experience in Microsoft Office.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Knowledgeable in some of the following areas: software programming, computer-aided design, analog / digital design, guidance & control, systems analysis, or systems integration.
Have coursework, interest, motivation and experience that provide the foundation to develop an expertise in one or more of the above engineering specialties.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
General knowledge and understanding of mathematical modeling and analysis methods.
Programming skills (e.g. EXCEL, MathCad, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, or equivalent).
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026. Internship Program expected to run from May 26, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

Help in the coordination and development of engineering solutions.
Research and determine requirements for components and systems.
Derive technical data from test data and analysis.
Defend engineering solutions during internal reviews.
Other responsibilities may include: review of technical and management data, performance assessment, problem identification, corrective action planning and implementation.
Work with engineering teams to understand and evaluate the effects of changes in system requirement and designs.
Help develop computer codes to evaluate mathematical models.
Develop graphics displaying results of analyses.
Support reports and briefings describing results and significance of analyses performed.
Support definition, design and development of system requirements.
Support assessment of current system architecture and limitations.
Support technical investigations in systems design.