Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern- Electronics Packaging

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Frederick, MD

23h

About The Position

The Engineering Intern will support the Mechanical Engineering team in the design, documentation, analysis, and test support of ruggedized electronic equipment and assemblies, with exposure to electronics packaging, chassis and enclosure integration, thermal-management features, component mounting, drawings, and prototype/test activities. Our Mechanical Engineering team is small, and our engineers work as full-stack engineers: each is assigned to a program late in the concept phase and carries it through design, documentation, analysis, prototyping, and test — rather than handing pieces off to separate specialists. The intern will be exposed to that same breadth, working alongside engineers across multiple stages of the product lifecycle rather than being confined to a single narrow task. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time employment following graduation, based on business need and performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Engineering student; some progress towards engineering degree
Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn
Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
Completed at least two full academic years of study, entering junior year or beyond. Exceptions may be considered for candidates who can work proficiently and independently in a 3D CAD tool such as Creo or SolidWorks — able to build parts and assemblies without step-by-step guidance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
Experience creating or interpreting 2D engineering drawings, assemblies, and bills of material
Hands-on fabrication experience, such as 3D printing, machine shop tools (mill, lathe, CNC), hand tools, or soldering
Exposure to environmental or reliability testing, such as thermal chambers, vibration testing, or shock testing
Hands-on experience through coursework, labs, design teams, prototype builds, or prior internships (fabrication, assembly, testing, or similar)
Exposure to electromechanical integration, thermal management, structural design, or manufacturing processes
Comfort working across multiple stages of a project — design, analysis, prototyping, and test — rather than a single specialized task

Responsibilities

Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments
Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things
Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers
Complete assigned tasks on time
Gather and assemble data for engineers
May be required to help in research in a particular field
Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers
Assist engineers with appropriate design details
Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Other duties as assigned