Internship, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Engineering (Summer 2027)

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This summer 2027 internship is part of Pivotal’s Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) organization. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting aircraft repair engineering, sustainment strategy, and airworthiness-driven process development. The work involves operational aircraft, field-returned hardware, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to help establish the repair foundation for next-generation electric flight. The role is onsite at Pivotal’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; the qualifications specify that candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering at 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, California.
Must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at the headquarters office in Palo Alto, California.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in aircraft, electric vehicles, robotics, or motorsports teams, such as AIAA Design/Build/Fly or Formula SAE.
Exposure to composites, high-voltage systems, or failure analysis.
Familiarity with aviation regulatory concepts, including FAA Part 43, Part 145, and airworthiness standards.
Experience working with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
Experience using CAD tools; 3DX is 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 a future FAA Part 145 pathway.
Document repair data, test results, and continuous improvement initiatives.