Internship, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Engineering (Fall 2026)

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) organization, this internship provides hands-on experience supporting aircraft repair engineering, sustainment strategy, and airworthiness-driven process development, working directly with operational aircraft, field-returned hardware, and cross-functional teams to help build the repair foundation for next-generation electric flight.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Strong interest in aircraft systems, sustainment engineering, and hands-on hardware work
Demonstrated academic or project experience in structural, mechanical, or electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation capability
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Able to work onsite in Palo Alto, CA

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in aircraft, electric vehicles, robotics, or motorsports teams (AIAA Design/Build/Fly, Formula SAE, etc.)
Exposure to composites, high-voltage systems, or failure analysis
Familiarity with aviation regulatory concepts (FAA Part 43, Part 145, airworthiness standards)
Experience working with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
Experience using CAD tools (3DX preferred)
Shop, fabrication, or mechanical assembly experience
Interest in long-term career growth in aerospace sustainment or repair engineering

Responsibilities

Support development of aircraft repair procedures for structural, mechanical, electrical, and battery systems
Assist in authoring service procedures and repair documentation aligned with ATA iSpec 2200 structure
Participate in teardown, inspection, and evaluation of returned components and assemblies
Support root cause investigations and failure analysis efforts
Evaluate repairability of composite and electromechanical components
Assist in creating work instructions, inspection criteria, and engineering change documentation
Support battery and BMS handling evaluations and process development
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Flight Operations teams
Contribute to development of scalable MRO processes aligned with future FAA Part 145 pathway
Document repair data, test results, and continuous improvement initiatives