Graduate Engineering Intern – Summer 2026

Torch Technologies, Inc.

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Join Torch Technologies, a forefront innovator in advanced technology solutions, as a Graduate Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. This internship is an excellent opportunity for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering students who are eager to apply their academic knowledge in areas such as advanced materials and manufacturing. Interns will work under the mentorship of experienced professionals and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technological solutions supporting government and defense customers. During this internship, you will have the opportunity to: Gain hands-on experience in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, capabilities, and processes. Collaborate with technical experts across multiple disciplines to investigate relevant advanced/hybrid manufacturing methods and inform efforts to define strategies to accelerate adoption of AM for flight-qualified parts. Duration: 12-week summer internship (May 13, 2026 – August 7, 2026) Location: Knoxville, TN Schedule: Full-time

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
At least 18 years old
Actively enrolled as a graduate student at an accredited educational institution
In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Ability to commit to a full-time schedule for the duration of the internship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a graduate degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering
Preferred coursework: engineering design/analysis, computer-aided design, additive or advanced manufacturing, materials science, sensors and signal/data analysis

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering analysis, design, modeling, and prototyping activities
Support development, integration, and testing of advanced technology systems and instrumentation
Conduct research, data analysis, and technical documentation to support ongoing projects
Collaborate with engineers and technical staff across multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to experimental setup, test execution, and results evaluation