Mechanical Engineering Design Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Antares is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern to support the design, analysis, and testing of Mark-1 and JANUS-1 components. You will be paired with a Responsible Engineer and take meaningful ownership of a defined set of components within one of our engineering systems. You will begin with focused starter assignments before transitioning to a longer-duration project that culminates in a technical deliverable and presentation. Interns are integrated into the engineering organization and evaluated with expectations comparable to those of a first-year engineer. Success requires technical curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to use mentorship and cross-functional resources effectively.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline.
- Entering the junior or senior year of study.
- Previous internship experience or more than one year of significant experience through a project team, laboratory, or research program.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Experience with a university engineering club, competition team, research group, or technical organization; leadership experience is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and technical communication skills, such as leading a student project team or presenting research.
- Ability to work effectively across departments and technical disciplines.
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving needs and requirements.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively within a team.
- Experience with mechanical CAD, engineering drawings, analysis, prototyping, or hardware testing is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, analysis, development, and testing of mechanical components for Mark-1 and JANUS-1.
- Own a defined component or project scope under the guidance of a Responsible Engineer.
- Create and refine engineering designs, analyses, drawings, test plans, and technical documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and clearly communicate technical decisions, assumptions, risks, and results.
- Work with engineering, manufacturing, test, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Identify design issues and opportunities to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
- Execute a long-duration engineering project and present the final results and recommendations to the broader team.
- Seek feedback, incorporate lessons learned, and demonstrate increasing independence throughout the internship.
Benefits
- Relocation and housing stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
