Mechanical Engineer Intern - Stem Fair

RED CAT HOLDINGS•Salt Lake City, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Red Cat is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer Intern to support the design, development, and testing of components and subsystems for our engineering programs. This role offers hands-on exposure to real engineering problems — contributing to technical tasks, supporting verification efforts, and collaborating cross-functionally under the guidance of experienced engineers. You'll work closely with mentors and cross-functional teams to learn how components and subsystems move from concept toward production-ready outcomes.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Coursework or project experience in mechanical design (class projects, capstone work, or personal builds all count)
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Understanding of basic engineering principles and design processes
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Comfortable working in a cross-functional, team-based environment

Nice To Haves

Exposure to FEA, vibration analysis, or modal testing
Familiarity with heat transfer or thermal management concepts
Experience with metals, plastics, fasteners, adhesives, or surface treatments
Interest in avionics, UAVs, or optics
Any personal or academic project involving mechanical design or prototyping

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and testing components and subsystems, with guidance from senior engineers
Support the development of new processes, components, or subsystem assemblies
Help execute verification plans for components and subsystems
Support problem-solving and root cause investigation efforts on technical issues
Assist with maintaining technical documentation and engineering deliverables
Participate in project planning activities within assigned scope
Collaborate with other engineering teams and attend technical meetings