Mechanical Engineering Intern

Hexagon•Torrance, CA

11d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Antcom, part of Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is searching for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support product development activities and mechanical design best practices. In this role you will have the opportunity work on a wide variety of product designs. Come join our engineering team to rapidly develop rugged, highly manufacturable antenna products for customers across many industries and around the world. Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms. Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture. This position is based in the oceanside community of Torrance, CA. One of the best places to live in California with ocean beaches, plenty of parks and endless sunny days.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; progress towards a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred
Experience with CAD modeling softwares, CREO (Pro/Engineer) preferred
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stackup analysis, and material strength calculations
Applicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) must be US Persons per ITAR §120.15 and EAR §772.1 (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee), or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information. Employment is contingent upon Antcom’s ability to obtain such required authorization for the applicant
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, tight deadline environment and perform well under pressure
Ability to make customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions
Ability to adapt to organizational needs, and willingness to take on new roles as required
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or fabricating CNC machined or molded parts
Knowledge of robustness standards (MIL-STD-810G, DO-160G)
Experience designing products for the aerospace and/or defense industries

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of new and existing antenna products by creating, modifying and updating CREO models and drawings for antenna components, test fixtures, assembly tools, and verification test mounts
Perform tolerance stackups, select appropriate commercial off the shelf components, and analyze designs for survivability in various environmental conditions
Champion continuous improvement by updating product designs to include engineering best practices, ensuring documentation is accurate and includes necessary GD&T
Create and maintain item numbers and BOMs in material resource planning (MRP) tool (Syteline)
Document new product designs and changes through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), process ECOs through the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool Windchill
Support sales, product management, and operations by addressing customer questions, completing feasibility studies, and troubleshooting issues