Mechanical Engineering Intern
RED CAT HOLDINGS•West Palm Beach, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Red Cat Holdings' Blue Ops division develops cutting-edge unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for defense and maritime autonomy applications. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to design, test, and refine mechanical systems on operational USV platforms in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or accepted as a prospective student in a Mechanical Engineering program
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Foundational knowledge of materials, structural mechanics, and fluid systems
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus
- Hands-on shop experience with machine tools, welding, CNC, waterjet, or 3D printing
- Exposure to marine, robotics, or defense hardware environments
- Familiarity with ArduPilot, ROS, or embedded systems a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and modify 3D CAD models and technical drawings for USV hull components, mounting systems, and payload integration structures using SolidWorks or similar tools
- Assist in fabrication, assembly, and functional testing of mechanical prototypes in both shop and open-water environments
- Conduct performance testing of mechanical systems aboard USV platforms and analyze field trial data
- Support integration of mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems across autonomous vessel variants
- Document test results, engineering analyses, and design changes in technical reports
Benefits
- Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.
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