2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern
About The Position
We are seeking highly motivated emerging talent to participate in a 10-week immersive internship program from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027. This program offers university students hands-on experience through project-based work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Throughout the program, Interns will have exposure to mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities. The Mechanical Engineer intern will support Voyager Technologies at one of the following locations: San Diego, CA, Folsom, CA, Reno, NV, Long Beach, CA, Pittsburgh, PA. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the engineering team with a variety of activities related to mechanical design, development, analysis, testing, and documentation. The intern will have the opportunity to apply engineering principles to real-world projects while collaborating with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university, preferably pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles and design methodology.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to learn and apply new engineering tools, processes, and methodologies.
- Familiarity with mechanical design or CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) preferred.
- Ability to travel for in-person orientation and program kickoff, as well as for the final presentation at program completion.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, coursework, academic project, or other relevant experience related to mechanical engineering.
- Experience with CAD, mechanical design, engineering analysis, prototyping, testing, or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical documentation, or requirements.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory, fabrication, testing, or other engineering activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with mechanical design, development, and analysis activities for assigned projects.
- Support the development, review, and documentation of mechanical models, drawings, specifications, and other engineering artifacts.
- Assist with defining, documenting, and tracking engineering requirements.
- Participate in trade studies and evaluation of design concepts to support engineering decisions.
- Support the development of test approaches, fixtures, tooling, and other hardware or processes needed for engineering activities.
- Participate in testing and evaluation activities as appropriate, including collecting, analyzing, and presenting engineering data.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams as needed.
- Assist with documenting mechanical interfaces and communicating technical information across teams.
- Contribute to identifying opportunities for design, process, and operational improvements.
- Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, training sessions, and other learning opportunities.
- Complete assigned projects and deliverables accurately and within established timelines.
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
