Mechanical Engineering Intern - Space Technologies

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment’s paid Summer Internship Program provides students with a hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Interns collaborate with AV team members on technology projects while developing professional relationships, problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment. This is a 12-week, onsite program for motivated students currently enrolled in college or recent graduates. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA; students at the junior level or above are preferred. Students willing to relocate may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend, depending on the team and location.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support a variety of aerospace and defense projects. Work may include designing electro-mechanical mechanisms, electronics packaging and thermal management, sensor design, and opto-mechanical systems for ground-based demonstrations, fielded assets, and space-qualified imaging and laser communications. The position reports to AV’s mechanical engineering lead at the Albuquerque office.

The role is based in a professional, secure office and laboratory environment. The intern will perform engineering duties in laboratory and assembly areas and may use standard office equipment. The position requires access to ITAR- and/or EAR-controlled information. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable regulations or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship. AV is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited four-year university.
• Have a desire to pursue a career in mechanical engineering for aerospace and defense systems.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Be a junior-level student or above; the role is intended to identify candidates in their second or third year of an accredited four-year engineering program.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software.
• Experience with FEA software.
• Hands-on experience such as machine shop, assembly, or automotive work.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Completed interdisciplinary coursework, including controls/mechatronics and basic electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design activities on projects, including modeling electro-mechanical systems, electrical enclosures, and opto-mechanical systems.
• Support system assembly, integration, and testing of hardware.
• Assist engineers in creating and updating SolidWorks models and drawings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.
• Potential relocation and housing reimbursement stipend for eligible interns, depending on team and location.

What This Job Offers

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