Mechanical Engineering Intern
About The Position
Echodyne is seeking a Summer Intern – Mechanical Engineering to support our accessory development and sustaining product engineering teams. We are looking for an intern to assist in the mechanical refinement of our radar systems and deployment accessories, including high-priority updates to our Radar Development Kit (RDK) and EchoShield product lines. This role offers hands-on experience in the hardware design lifecycle—from CAD modeling and tolerance analysis to documentation within a professional PLM environment. This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in hardware design, electromechanical integration, and manufacturing to contribute to mission-critical radar technology.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with preference for students in their junior year or above.
- Strong foundational skills in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape, or similar).
- Basic understanding of drafting standards, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and tolerance analysis.
- Ability to document technical changes clearly and concisely for manufacturing and quality teams.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to mechanical troubleshooting.
- Eagerness to learn the Echodyne design process and work effectively within a fast-paced hardware engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the mechanical design process by creating and refining 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings in alignment with Echodyne’s drafting standards.
- Assist in engineering updates for existing product lines.
- Manage engineering changes and technical documentation within the Arena PLM system, ensuring all data meets rigorous change process requirements.
- Perform tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure proper fit, function, and reliability of mechanical assemblies and accessories.
- Assist in the assembly or physical testing of mechanical prototypes to validate design updates.
- Identification of improvements for existing accessory designs to reduce assembly time or material costs.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with real-world data challenges.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in data engineering and analytics.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and fun work environment.
- Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact.
- Orca Card provided (if commuting)
- Free snacks
- Waffle breakfast every Wednesday morning
- RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care – 98Point6
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
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Career Level
Entry Level
