2027 Internship - Mechanical Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer intern will join a collaborative engineering team developing mechanical systems for crewed and autonomous maritime vehicles, including surface vessels and submarines. The role offers experience in mechanical design, analysis, simulation, testing, rapid prototyping, and technical communication in support of Navy technical challenges.

The intern will use CAD, modeling, and design tools to develop mechanical systems; conduct simulations, analyses, and tests; prepare and participate in design reviews; and produce technical reports and briefing materials for staff and Government agencies. The role also involves working with electrical, fabrication, and systems engineers, as well as external vendors.

The internship is intended for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture. Candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be eligible to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by their start date and ultimately a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. The posted hourly pay range is $22.60–$47.95. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Requirements

• Working toward a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Interest in CAD, stress and thermal analysis using finite element or physics-based software, computational fluid dynamics modeling, and manufacturing processes.
• Technical projects and extracurricular activities pursued outside the classroom.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit a copy of college transcripts when prompted; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Classroom or professional experience working with autonomous vehicles (UxVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), or crewed maritime platforms.
• Classroom or professional experience with Solidworks, CREO, or other design packages.
• Classroom or professional experience performing finite element analysis (FEA).
• Classroom or professional experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, OrcaFlex, or related software packages.
• Current active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems using CAD, modeling, and design tools.
• Conduct simulation, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems.
• Prepare for and conduct periodic design reviews.
• Prepare technical reports and briefing materials for presentation to staff and Government agencies.
• Work with JHU/APL electrical engineers, fabrication shops, systems engineers, and external vendors.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program and education assistance.
• Retirement contributions and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Training and development.
• Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, subject to eligibility and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern